Asthma and Allergy Forecast
If you live with asthma or allergies, managing your triggers to avoid symptom flare-ups is a part of everyday life. You may not realize that changes in the weather can also affect your asthma and allergies.
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Asthma
When managing asthma, there are air quality factors that are controllable (cigarette smoke, mold) and uncontrollable (living near a highway). The first step to better control is knowing your triggers.
Clean Air and Climate Change
For the nearly 25 million people with asthma in the U.S., including more than 6 million children, unhealthy air can create a difficult barrier to asthma management. It can make a huge difference in how well you breathe.
What Do Ozone Alerts Really Mean?
Summer is a time for fun, but as temperatures skyrocket and air becomes stagnant, ozone and air pollution rise to dangerous levels. Prolonged exposure can cause respiratory problems for everyone.
What You Can Do About Climate Change and Air Pollution
People with asthma can take matters into their own hands by promoting clean air in their communities. Work with your doctor to identify and avoid triggers, make your home or business more energy efficient, and advocate for ways to reduce air pollution.
What You Need to Know About Thunderstorm Asthma
Thunderstorm asthma occurs when grass pollen counts are high during a severe thunderstorm, triggering an asthma flare. Some people with asthma are unprepared for the sudden onset and severity of symptoms.
ATS Patient Information Series
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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lung Specialists of the World Implore You: Inhale Only Clean Air
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How to Prepare for an Emergency or Disaster When You Have Lung Disease or a Sleep Disorder
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Sand and Dust Storms: Acute Exposure and Threats to Respiratory Health
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Wildfires Disaster Guidance: Tips for Staying Healthy during Wildfires
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The ATS Patient Information Series is a public service of the American Thoracic Society and its journal the AJRCCM (www.atsjournals.org). The information appearing in this series is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for the medical advice of one’s personal health care provider.
