There are a surprising number of fall asthma triggers that make having proper asthma medication on hand a necessity as the leaves turn brown. If your asthma gets worse in the fall months, you aren’t alone. You may just need to be a little more wary of what those potential triggers could be.

Fall Asthma Triggers

Fall is a time for back-to-school, renewal, Halloween, pumpkins, and getting ready for the holidays. People without asthma may not even think of it, but for those of us that do have it, there are hidden dangers lurking in every corner.

While proper medication is a huge part of being prepared for asthma attacks, which Advocate My Meds can help you obtain, being aware of what your triggers are is a huge step towards avoiding potential allergy attacks and/or hospital visits.

Some common fall asthma triggers include:

• Mold – mold is most prominent in spring and fall. The biggest problem areas are places you spend a lot of time, like at home, school, or work. While you may not have a lot of power to do much at school or work, there are things you can do at home. If you live in a humid and warm climate, keep the windows closed and air conditioner on. You can also think about getting a dehumidifier for key areas like the bedroom and basement. There are also pillow and mattress coverings available to help prevent the growth of mold.
• Cold Air – In colder climates, the sudden change of air temperature can be a huge trigger for asthmatics. Many testing facilities and doctor’s offices actually use cold air tests to determine if a person has asthma. What can you do? Limit your time outside. If you exercise outdoors in the summer, it’s a good idea to move things indoors for the colder months. And, you can cover your mouth and nose with a scarf for those brutally cold days.
• Viruses – In the fall, people start to spend more time indoors and in close quarters with other people. This can contribute to more viruses being spread, hence why fall and winter is also flu season. This is especially true for children with asthma. Returning to school can be a hugely contributing factor to frequent and severe asthma attacks.
• Winter clothing and bedding – This may sound strange, but people bring out their winter clothing and bedding around the fall. This means that they were packaged away during the hot summer months, potentially collecting all kinds of allergens. Those allergens can, in turn, make asthma flare up.

Awareness of triggers and taking precautions is the first step to take to avoid fall asthma triggers. However, it is incredibly important to have the right asthma medication on hand for when an attack does happen. Don’t let unaffordability prevent you from getting the medication you need. Advocate My Meds can help you obtain your prescriptions for a low-to-no cost.