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For a version suitable for printing, click here. Weather Changes Weather related asthma triggers often present unpredictable hazards to guard against. The temperature, barometric pressure and humidity may affect a person's asthma and allergies negatively. Mold typically bares the greatest threat during the summer months, when humidity levels reach their highest levels. In both the spring and summer months; tree, grass and pollen from weeds can be primary triggers of asthma and allergy symptoms. Windy days can pick up the pollen, making it an airborne threat. Luckily, rain tends to wash pollen particles from the air, yet that excess of moisture increases the threat of mold spores. Dust mites flourish in the humid and wet environments. Make it a point to monitor the pollen count for your area; so that you develop an idea of what levels affect your asthma and allergies the greatest. Upon inhaling cold dry air, one’s asthma symptoms may trigger asthma symptoms. Wearing a scarf during the winter can protect the asthma sufferer from worsening their asthma condition. If they make sure to cover their nose and mouth with the scarf, the scarf will help warm the air that is breathe. You might also want to choose to exercise indoors to limit your exposure to the cold. Air pollution exists as one of the most common pollutants, which encompasses everyday life. A collection fumes from cars, industries, and tobacco smoke; all those irritants depreciate air quality. Mind the local weather report’s daily air quality forecasts. If the air quality is poor – red or orange – Southwest Washington Allergy recommends that asthma sufferers limit their number of outdoor activities and refrain from opening windows. Each season has potential allergy &/or asthma triggers. Here are a few key strategies to surviving seasonal allergy and asthma triggers: Be aware of your allergic triggers Know what pollen and mold levels affect you most Reduce your exposure as much as possible Discuss preventative asthma medications & ashtma control medications with your physician « Back to Stress/Emotions

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