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Young Asthma Sufferers - Stay Safe In The Cold
| Author: Julie Liburd | Published: 15th February 2016 12:22 |
Young asthma sufferers - stay safe in the coldAs half term hits and hundreds of children head for the outdoors parents and carers are being asked to keep an eye on their little ones if they have asthma.One in 11 children has asthma and it is the most common long-term condition. Cold weather is a major trigger for asthma symptoms but a few simple precautions can avoid a child being admitted to hospital.
Dr Darin Seiger, GP Chair of Nene CCG said: “Hospital admissions for asthma traditionally peak during periods of particularly cold weather. This can be due to breathing cold air into the lungs which can in turn trigger asthma.
“Risks also increase as children with asthma pick up colds and flu which circulate more during the winter months.
“Children whose asthma is well-controlled are more likely to be able to withstand the risks of winter and avoid having to spend any time in hospital.”
Tips on keeping asthma under control include:
- making sure your child has a regular asthma review with your doctor or asthma nurse.
- If prescribed, taking regular preventer medicine is vital.
- Making sure children wrap up well and wear a scarf loosely over their nose and mouth – this will help to warm up the air before breathing it in
- Making sure your child has their inhaler with them and that they are using it in the correct way.
If you or your child feels unwell visit your pharmacist or call NHS 111. For more information on staying well this winter visit www.nhs.uk/staywell
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