Can heatwaves trigger asthma attacks? Know the signs and tips to prevent

As the global temperature rises, heat waves are occurring with greater frequency, higher intensity, and longer duration. While the distress of scorching heat is universal, its effect can be most lethal for asthma sufferers. Dry heat combined with high pollution levels and allergens can bring on massive asthma attacks, even in those whose symptoms had long been well controlled. Knowledge of how heatwaves contribute to asthma can help you prepare ahead of time and prevent attacks from becoming fatal.

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