Posted November 21, 2013
PR Web
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB)
“Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go!” But those woods could be filled with pine trees, grass, mold, pollen and tons of other things that can play havoc on a child’s asthma. For the over 26 million asthma sufferers here in the US, the holidays can be anything but the most wonderful time of the year. But by keeping the following tips from LivingWithAsthma.net in mind, there will likely be a lot less sneezing and wheezing around the Thanksgiving table this year!
Travel by Car With kids, everyone already knows that traveling by car means packing everything but the kitchen sink. There’s the favorite hypo allergic stuffed animal pal, the travel games and toys, their meds are packed… everyone is ready to go! STOP… what about the travel nebulizer? Portable nebulizers make getting treatments as easy as finding a place to sit for a few minutes – like in the back seat of a car! Most travel nebulizers also come with a DC adapter so it can be plugged directly into the car, which means not having to stop every 4 hours for treatments.
Travel by Plane Whether it is the dry air inside the plane or perhaps the change in cabin pressure… whatever it is the air inside the plane can often trigger coughing attacks for many asthmatics. Make sure they drink lots of water while flying and have an emergency inhaler close by just in case. Sometimes a quick puff from the inhaler before takeoff is all it takes to keep those lungs wet and open.
Hotel Stays What, there is no room at the inn, or Grandma’s house? Don’t fear – many hotels are now committed to providing safe accommodations for asthma and allergy sufferers. Hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, Fairmont and Sheraton are some of the ones taking steps to offer hypoallergenic rooms, at least in some of their properties. But one particular chain is seems is going even further. Hyatt is offering what they call Breath Easy “PURE” Rooms at almost all their locations. For more information check out their website. http://www.hyatt.com/hyatt/specials/offers/offer-details_hotels_20.jsp?offerId=34300057&icamp=respireredirect&src=awin_US_78888&srcInfo=awin&awc=5369_1383059239_2e069ea560ed4fc1f536010a504a3c65
Don’t Stress the Small Stuff The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has stated that although emotional factors alone cannot cause an asthma attack; anxiety and stress can increase the intensity and aggravate other triggers that can. So in other words, the best way to have an asthma free Thanksgiving holiday is to be as prepared as you can be, have meds in hand and then… RELAX and enjoy and being with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
For more useful tips like these, including what to do about makeup and candy, check out LivingWithAsthma.net’s related posts at the links below:
• “4 Hidden Asthma Triggers That May Be Lurking In The Thanksgiving Meal”: • “Thanksgiving Desserts: Asthma-Friendly Pumpkin, Ginger and White Chocolate Parfait”: • “Your Child’s Asthma and Holiday Travel”:
About LivingWithAsthma.net: LivingWithAsthma.net is a new online community seeking to empower families of children with asthma. It covers topics from one mother to another, including home remedies, practical lifestyle changes that can reduce triggers, medication reviews and more. LivingWithAsthma.net seeks to raise awareness for the disease and create a community forum for mothers to discuss their experiences and triumphs in living with an asthmatic child.
Media contact: Kelley Coughlan, Melrose PR, Kelley(at)melrosepr(dot)com, (310)260-7901 , http://www.melrosepr.com
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