Allergy season is tough for Asthmatics - but don't do this!!

Allergy season is often challenging for asthmatics. Pollen, dust, and heat can trigger coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
But, overusing your blue SABA symptom reliever pump is not the way to control these seasonal flair-ups. Managing your asthma like this not only worsens symptoms but it’s also considered risky behaviour because it can trigger attacks.
You see, the role of the SABA pump is to provide temporary relief from the symptoms of asthma. To prevent attacks, you have to treat the inflammation of your airways with low-dose inhaled corticosteroids. If you reduce your inflammation, you’ll reduce your risk of unnecessary attacks.
Research shows that using more than three SABA pumps annually increases your risk of attacks, hospitalisations, and death. If that’s you, it’s time for a new asthma treatment plan.
Assess your risk of overuse by taking the free Reliever Reliance test. Go to yes2breathe.co.za. Take the test. Download the results and discuss them with your doctor. Your life may very well depend on it.