Managing Asthma When You’re Traveling

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Understanding Asthma Treatment Options And
Care For Tourists
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Asthma Is A Chronic Lung Disease That

• Blocks air passage to the lungs
• Affects ones ability to breathe
• Lowers quality of life
• Can lead to life-threatening situations

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How Common Is Asthma?

• 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma
• New Guinea ranks first among the asthma rates in
  the world
• Asthma cost about 56 billion
• in medical costs
• More common in women than men
• More common in children than adults
• Symptoms get worse quickly

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What Causes Asthma?

• Family history
• Environmental factors
• Tobacco smoke
• Respiratory infection
• Emotional anxiety and stress

• Weather conditions
• Food allergies
• Exercise

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Symptoms Of An Asthma Attack

• Wheezing
• Rapid breathing
• Coughing
• Tightness in chest
• Trouble in sleeping
• Shortness of breath
• Frequent colds

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First Aid For Asthmatics

• Determine the stage of attack
• Expose to fresh air
• Drink plenty of warm water
• Apply pressure on each side of the foot
• If symptoms get worse, contact Prestige house
  call doctors at 1-855-600-7623

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How To Prevent Asthma?

• Frequently monitor the symptoms
• Have regular check-ups
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle
• Follow an asthma action plan

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How to Achieve Healthy Travels?

• Pack emergency medications
• Know asthma triggers
• Prepare for temperature changes

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Dont Let Allergy Symptoms Ruin Your Holiday Trip

• Contact us if youd like prescription refills or
  need help to manage your asthma and do not have
  health insurance.

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