The weather, the seasons and the environment are the main factors influencing the development of diseases such as asthma and allergies . In order to reduce the burden of these diseases and the promotion of safer and more pleasant in the summer holidays, the organization of patient education and advocacy nonprofit Allergy and Asthma Network has a number of tips and advice for any patient and caregiver.
Before leaving on vacation, the network recommends a visit to a review of the primary care or medical advice certified allergist to discuss travel plans and ask questions about possible methods of prevention. " Asthma Flares and allergic reactions may occur without warning, and management of these conditions during travel can add stress to a time to rest, "President and CEO and Allergy Asthma Network, Tonya Winders said.
"If asthma and allergies are well managed at home, apply the same approach on vacation. A realistic and practical planning as packaging additional medications or by phone to see restaurants, if they accommodate food allergies, you may want to prepare for possible medical emergencies and anxiety alleviate, "said Winders in the recommendations, which focus primarily on preventing the worsening of the disease.
The organization also stressed the importance of packaging of medical devices that may be required, including an atomizer, a peak flow meter, and other medications. Health records are also important to carry when traveling, in case something goes, including an action plan, health insurance information and contact information for the physician. It can also help to do some research before you do to hospitals and pharmacies on the destination.
"If you or your child has food allergies, your trip to plan meals and snacks, and pack extra food in case of delay," the program in Maryville, Tennessee, and Amanda Painter a volunteer experts Anaphylaxis Network (ACE) South Coordinator Food Allergy Community Tennessee Chapter. "When traveling by car, packing a picnic offers the added benefit of the children with the opportunity to run and release energy. They also try to hotels with kitchen and refrigerator to store snacks and foods remain safe."
Get advice from the network provided your site based in collaboration with PURE Solutions was developed divided on planes and trains, cars, apartments. In the first group, the organization recommends that patients need special accommodations for food allergies at a time of booking and boarding. Patients should also apply directly for a meal without allergens or bring a.
Tips for traveling in airplanes or trains also includes the cleaning of the seat, table and armrest with a sanitary napkin, hold emergency medicine and ask to sit by passengers traveling with pets so far away. Drinking plenty of water can help asthma or allergy symptoms worsened by dry air in aircraft.
When traveling by car, detects, Allergy and Asthma Network the importance of cleaning the vehicle before starting the trip, while traveling in the early morning or late at night, the patient through better air quality benefit less traffic. Regulation of air conditioning Recycling mode can also help.
As for accommodation, the network recommends that patients ask, antiallergic rooms, air cleaners, mattresses and pillowcases in hotels and check on detergent. Try to select a Non smoking hotel and pets can also help prevent asthma attacks and avoid rooms on the first floor, which is used to aggressive chemicals exposed to car exhaust or pool. The organization recommends that you not hesitate to ask the rest of dust, pet dander, mold or other allergens clearly present.
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