Air quality affecting asthma

 

 

It's been really dry lately, I think we've had a trace of rain all month. (Of course just enough to dirty hubby's just-washed-truck)

Call me crazy, but when you can "see" the air your breathing - or cut it with a knife - that's not good.

 

The high pollution levels have made my chest feel tight. And I have a friend who's wheezing can be heard across the room! 

 

Our local news stations list red, yellow, and green air quality days.

 

It's basic enough. Green is good air quality, yellow means caution - especially for those of us with asthma. And red means the air pollution is dangerous for everyone who lives here.

 

 So we adjust our schedule and avoid being outside in the heat of the day.

I exercise in the morning or late evening, when the ozone levels aren't as high. We've also found LOTS of things to do indoors. 

 

In fact, we've seen a lot of movies lately.

But hey, it's summer and the kids are out of school. I need to minimize any risk I can. 

 

Asthma triggers can build up, it's like a bucket that you keep adding to, and one day it overflows. 

 

If we are exposed to bad air quality that makes our lungs inflamed, then add a few pollen irritants - and top it off with a respiratory infection, we're in BIG trouble! 

 

 Sometimes that's the straw that 'breaks the camel's back'. And cause one of my kids or I to end up in the ER because our lungs have been exposed to too many asthma triggers at once.

 

So if I can cut out one thing that's going to cause problems with the asthma, I will.

So enjoy a movie! And pass the popcorn.