Last Updated on March 3, 2022 by Neelam Singh
Although the cause of asthma is not known, researchers suggest to live healthy to keep the condition in control. Asthma is often a lifelong condition, but that doesn’t keep people from living the best version of their life. Regular visits to the doctor, following the prescription and living a healthy life are a few steps to keep asthma in control.
Research has shown that people with asthma can lead a normal life. So, if your asthma is not under control, here are a few tips you can follow to achieve a better outcome.
Know about your triggers and avoid them
If you are diagnosed with asthma, it is important for you to know about the triggers that cause breathlessness. Paying attention to triggers can help you understand better the reasons that cause your asthma-flare ups and avoid them.
Common triggers are airborne particles, climate change, environmental pollution, strenuous exercise, strong odour, smoking and others. You can avoid your triggers once you know the reason behind your consistent asthma-flare ups.
Build an exercise routine
Exercise keeps asthma in control. If you are diagnosed with asthma even a walk can make your breathing muscles stronger, boost your immune system and maintain body weight.
Update your medication regularly
People often skip their medication if they don’t feel any symptoms. Asthma is a chronic long-term condition which doesn’t go away, even if you don’t feel any symptoms. Regular medication helps with controlling asthma to make you live a normal life.
Prepare an asthma action plan
An asthma action plan comprises medication, exercise routine and customised lifestyle changes. The plan also allows you to network with other people with asthma and better doctors to make you an active part of a support group.
If you are diagnosed with asthma, your doctor can help you with preparing an asthma action plan.
Live a healthy life
Besides exercising daily and eating better, it is important to keep your surroundings clean. It is possible that your house has dust mites or bugs that can aggravate your asthma. Also, you can keep tabs on pollution and weather changes to improve your living conditions. These conditions can cause a common cold, which is very common among people with asthma.
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