What people with asthma should know about humidity

The humidity range of 30-60% is the most suitable for living in. As long as the humidity is above this range, you will feel uncomfortable. Moist air is so full of water that your sweat can’t evaporate, so you feel hotter and stickier on a humid day. Humid air can also make it difficult to breathe and worsen asthma symptoms. If you have asthma, you may feel shortness of breath or coughing and wheezing.

Influence of humidity on asthma

Moist air irritates the nerves in your lungs, making your airways narrow and constricted.

Humidity also slows down air circulation, which traps pollutants and allergens such as pollen, dust, mold, dust mites, and smoke.

Asthma can be triggered when an asthmatic person inhales or is exposed to these allergens. In addition, mites can be found on furniture, carpets, and bedding in your home. They can grow at 70 to 80 percent humidity.

And their carcasses and droppings can also trigger asthma attacks.

If you have asthma and are sensitive to mold, inhaling mold can also exacerbate your asthma.

How to tell if your asthma is triggered by humidity

Common asthma symptoms include difficulty or shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing.

A simple test can help you determine whether humidity is causing your asthma attacks. When the weather gets hot and humid, asthma attacks will occur.

Eliminate humidity

Here are some tips for controlling indoor humidity :

1. During the day, when the temperature and the humidity are high, turn on the air conditioner and close the Windows. On the contrary, you can open the windows and let in the fresh air when night temperature and humidity drop.
2. Install a dehumidifier to absorb excess moisture from the air.
3. Always turn on the bathroom fan when taking a shower.

To prevent asthma symptoms from being triggered by wet weather, the following points should be noted:

1. Avoid going outside on foggy days or days with poor air quality.

2. If you must go outside, use your rescue inhaler ahead in advance.

3. Don’t play outdoor sports during the hottest days.

4. Drink plenty of water and wear loose and light clothing.

 Asthma treatment

Avoiding triggers such as humidity, mold, dust, and pollen, long-term asthma control drugs, and quick-relief drugs are the three main ways to treat asthma.

In a word, If you’re an asthma people is better for you to live in the humidity range between 30%-50%, use a dehumidifier to control your home humidity, and always be precautious.