your physical health. Research shows that stress can cause more symptoms for allergy and asthma sufferers.
To combat stress, try calming techniques. Download a meditation or relaxation app to use at night before bed, listen to soothing music and do activities that you enjoy, Corbett suggests.
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5. Eat healthy
Healthy eating is also crucial. If you have food allergies, you know you have to watch what you eat. If you or your children have food allergies, always carry two epinephrine auto-injectors and make sure they’re up to date. These disposable, pre-filled auto-injectors (“EpiPens”) are used to treat life-threatening, allergic emergencies in those at risk.
Teens and college students sometimes avoid mentioning food allergies so they won’t stick out among their peers. Encourage them to continue educating their friends and enlisting their help in their effort to avoid allergens, Corbett advises.
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In addition to making these resolutions, you should also work with your doctor to create an asthma action plan.
The proper asthma action plan consists of an outline that details when to take certain medications or when to increase or decrease the dose of your medications based on your symptoms. It can also include a list of your triggers and the steps you need to take to avoid them.
Your doctor may also recommend tracking your asthma symptoms or using a peak flow meter on a regular basis to monitor how well your treatment is controlling your asthma.