Spring Asthma
Spring. After a long, cold winter, most of us look forward to rising temperatures and blooming plants. But if you have asthma, allergies, or both (as about 50% of people with asthma do), the pollen that comes with the season can take a toll.
Pollen allergies can trigger your asthma.
“Seasonal pollens in the spring can result in airway inflammation and worsen underlying asthma,” says Joyce Rabbat, MD, an assistant professor at Loyola Medicine.
“We see a large jump in asthma-related emergency room visits this time of year,” says David Rosenstreich, MD, director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
“Pollen blows for 50 miles, so you don’t have to have a tree in your back yard to have a problem,” Rosenstreich adds.
The best way to fend off an asthma attack is to stay indoors. That’s not always fun or practical.
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Pollen allergies can trigger your asthma.
“Seasonal pollens in the spring can result in airway inflammation and worsen underlying asthma,” says Joyce Rabbat, MD, an assistant professor at Loyola Medicine.
“We see a large jump in asthma-related emergency room visits this time of year,” says David Rosenstreich, MD, director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
“Pollen blows for 50 miles, so you don’t have to have a tree in your back yard to have a problem,” Rosenstreich adds.
The best way to fend off an asthma attack is to stay indoors. That’s not always fun or practical.
Asthma Overview
Sneaky Asthma Triggers
10 Worst Cities for Asthma
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