Patients who are having severe attacks should seek immediate attention or dial 911. Different devices need different inhalation techniques. Your doctor should teach you the proper technique and provide illustrated instructions. Monitoring your personal attack triggers and the results of your daily peak flow meter readings can reduce the intensity and frequency of attacks. With appropriate treatment and control of asthma, most patients can prevent severs attacks, and live productive lives with near normal lung function Even with a family history of asthma, avoiding exposure to dust mites, cat allergens, and smoke may help prevent an infant from developing asthma.
Some people develop asthma attacks only as a reaction to exercise.
Activity in a cold, dry environment is more likely to precipitate an asthmatic response than exercising in a warm, dry environment. Managing exercise-induced asthma Perform warm up exercises and avoid cold outdoor exercises. Avoid exercising during the hours of the day with high pollen counts, early morning is the best time to avoid pollen. If you develop symptoms during exercise, stop exercising. Use your inhaler if symptoms appear during or after exercise.