Summer is peak travel season, whether that means a road trip, a flight to visit family, or a week at the beach. For people managing allergies or asthma, though, travel introduces a set of variables that home routines don’t usually involve: unfamiliar environments, different pollen and allergen exposures, and less control over daily conditions. A […]
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Thunderstorm Asthma: How Florida’s Summer Storms Can Trigger Attacks
Anyone who’s spent a summer in Tampa Bay knows the daily rhythm: sunny mornings giving way to dramatic afternoon thunderstorms almost like clockwork. While these storms are a normal part of Florida life, they can pose a real risk for people managing asthma. A phenomenon known as thunderstorm asthma has been linked to spikes in […]
Indoor Air Quality: How to Keep Your Home Asthma-Friendly
We all want clean air, but for people with asthma, good indoor air quality is a must. Making your home asthma-friendly can significantly reduce both the frequency and intensity of your asthma symptoms, greatly improving your quality of life. This will also be appreciated by any guests who visit you who also have respiratory issues. […]
The Impact of Humidity on Asthma in Florida’s Fall
Florida’s fall is known for being quite mild temperature-wise, but the humidity here never seems to take a break. High humidity can make an otherwise comfortable day miserable, but for people with asthma, it can also be quite dangerous. Humidity can make breathing more difficult for these people, who already have compromised respiratory systems. It […]
What are the Different Types of Asthma?
Asthma can be defined as a long-term respiratory condition that causes inflammation in the airways in the lungs. The inflammation may also be accompanied by excessive mucus production, further narrowing the airways and making breathing difficult. Over 27 million Americans have asthma, making it one of the most common and most costly diseases in the […]
