Ways to Fight Asthma

1. Notify your Friends, Teachers, or Co-workers. Alert your friends/ teachers/ co-workers  of any allergic conditions you may have, and what to do in case of an emergency. Provide information on medications and alert them on what to do just in case an you got attacked by asthma and on how to use injectable epinephrine in case of a severe allergic reaction.

2. Watch out for bugs. Bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and fire ants. Use injectable epinephrine and call emergency services in the case of a serious reaction, including hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the tongue, experts say.

3. Build a first aid kit. Make room to provide a  first aid kit for latex-free bandages andantihistamines to treat minor allergic reactions. Keep a handy first aid kit when you travel and a complete aid kit for asthma at home.

4. Find the right sport. Sports that involve a lot of running, such as football, basketball, and field hockey, can be tough for those with exercise-induced asthma, which affects up to 10 percent of the population.  If the amount of running is too much, consider switching to a more asthma-friendly sport, such as baseball, golf, or swimming. Talk to your allergist about the best options for you.

5. Stop the sneezing. To help head off a sneezing fit due to allergies to grass, ragweed, and other pollen-producing plants, take allergy medication before any game you want to play. When you get home, wash off the pollen and keep it from spreading around the house by jumping in the shower after the game.

The US-based renowned Mayo Clinic also recommends that asthma sufferers warm up for 15 minutes before strenuous activity, and opt to work out in humid places, such as a trail alongside a lake or gym with an indoor pool. Also, learning to breathe through your nose and not your mouth can help, the website states.