World Asthma Day: Things to Avoid to Prevent Worsening Symptoms

Asthma sufferers require special care to keep their asthma under control. Therefore, it's crucial to understand what they should avoid.

World Asthma Day observed on 6 May 2025, aims to raise awareness about asthma. Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty in breathing. In this condition, the airways in the lungs become inflamed and narrowed. If precautions are not taken, the condition can worsen. Therefore, it is crucial for asthma patients to avoid certain things.

Symptoms of asthma

• Frequent infections
• Feelings of anxiety or restlessness
• Easy fatigue
• Chest pain or heaviness
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Persistent cough, especially at night or in the morning
• Chest tightness or pressure

Asthma patients should keep distance from these things

Dust & Smoke

Dust, smoke, and pollution can be extremely dangerous for asthma patients. These can trigger allergies and worsen airway inflammation.

Sudden Weather Change

Sudden changes in weather, such as cold winds or intense heat, can exacerbate asthma attacks. Therefore, one should dress appropriately for the temperature.

Strong Odors

Things like perfume, incense sticks, deodorants, and paint fumes can irritate the airways.

Pet Dander

Pet hair, feathers, or shed skin can cause allergies, worsening asthma problems.

Smoking and Passive Smoking

Cigarette smoke is very dangerous for asthma. Even exposure to secondhand smoke affects patients.

Mold & Dampness

The presence of dampness or mold on walls at home can also trigger asthma.

Fried and Processed Foods

These can increase inflammation in the body and weaken the immune system, affecting asthma.

Know some precautions

• Regularly use inhalers and medications prescribed by your doctor.
• Engage in regular exercise, but as advised by your doctor.
• Undergo allergy tests to identify substances that are harmful to you.
• Asthma cannot be completely cured, but it can be controlled with a healthy lifestyle, diet, and doctor's advice. World Asthma Day reminds us that awareness and caution are the best prevention.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended only to raise awareness about diseases and health problems. It is not a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Readers are advised not to try any medicine, treatment, or prescription on their own, but to consult an expert or doctor related to that medical specialty.