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Local health authorites warn against spike in asthma during cooler months
June 7, 2016 3:29pm
Rod BennettManly Daily
Lachlan Rose.
Manly Vale pharmacist Lachlan Rose has confirmed the cold weather usually means an increase in people seeking asthma-related products.
Recent statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that hospitalisations for children with asthma peak in late autumn and early winter, according to National Asthma Council of Australia.
Mona Vale Hospital Emergency Department director Andrew Ratchford agreed.
“Throughout winter we see increased numbers of hospital presentations and admissions in children with wheeze – both bronchiolitis and asthma,” Dr Ratchford said.
“Both the change in the weather and the increase in viral infections (such as viral upper respiratory infections) make them susceptible to this.”
Lachlan Rose is a Manly Vale pharmacist who is talking about asthma this time of year.
Dr Ratchford said asthmatics needed to be extra vigilant during winter.
“It is advisable for people with asthma to take extra control of their asthma symptoms, follow their plan and see their doctor if concerned,” he said.
Mr Rose said there were various asthma triggers, such as dust, pollen and exercise.
“Winter presents two more: cooler/dryer air, and an increase in colds and flu,” he said. “Lung infections can cause a flair up.”
Yet, despite all the warnings, he said more often than not, people do not have an asthma plan.
“They might have one in their head that they follow but it’s good to have one written down as it cements the process,” he said. “It’s also helpful for other family members to be able to see what’s needed if they’re required to take responsibility.”
Mr Rose suggested there might be a shorter season for asthma complaints, given this year’s extended summer.
He said there was now a much wider range of inhaler products on the market.
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