6 Ways to Foil Fall Allergy and Asthma Flare-ups
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Lower temperatures and the brilliant fall foliage can mean trouble when fall allergens, outdoor activities and cold and flu season trigger symptoms. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
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The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, know there is no reason to put up with this misery and offer the following tips for survival:
1. Get a flu shot, especially if you have asthma. Because both asthma and the flu are respiratory diseases, people with asthma may have more frequent and severe asthma attacks when they have the flu and are at greater risk for more severe illness and life-threatening complications.