Managing holiday asthma triggers—From candles to cold air
How to enjoy the season without making your asthma worse. The holidays are full of joy—but also full of triggers if you have asthma. Scented candles, wood fires, cold air, and even holiday stress can all make breathing harder. Here’s how to keep your lungs calm while still enjoying the season.
🎄 Common holiday triggers
- Cold air: Breathing in chilly air can cause your airways to tighten
- Scented products: Candles, air fresheners, and perfumes can irritate lungs
- Dust & mold: Stored decorations and live trees can stir up allergens
- Holiday stress: Anxiety or overexertion can bring on asthma symptoms
🛡️ How to stay ahead of triggers
- Bundle your face in a scarf outdoors to warm the air before you breathe
- Avoid heavily scented items or choose unscented alternatives
- Clean decorations before putting them up to remove dust
- Use your inhaler as prescribed—don’t skip your controller during the holidays
- Make time for rest between busy gatherings and errands
🎁 Enjoy your season, safetly
Asthma doesn’t take a holiday break—but with a few simple steps, you can enjoy the season safely. Keep your rescue inhaler nearby, manage stress, and don’t push yourself too hard.
Helpful Resources:
- AAFA – Asthma and Holiday Triggers
- CDC – Managing Asthma
How to enjoy the season without making your asthma worse. The holidays are full of joy—but also full of triggers if you have asthma. Scented candles, wood fires, cold air, and even holiday stress can all make breathing harder. Here’s how to keep your lungs calm while still enjoying the season.
🎄 Common holiday triggers
- Cold air: Breathing in chilly air can cause your airways to tighten
- Scented products: Candles, air fresheners, and perfumes can irritate lungs
- Dust & mold: Stored decorations and live trees can stir up allergens
- Holiday stress: Anxiety or overexertion can bring on asthma symptoms
🛡️ How to stay ahead of triggers
- Bundle your face in a scarf outdoors to warm the air before you breathe
- Avoid heavily scented items or choose unscented alternatives
- Clean decorations before putting them up to remove dust
- Use your inhaler as prescribed—don’t skip your controller during the holidays
- Make time for rest between busy gatherings and errands
🎁 Enjoy your season, safetly
Asthma doesn’t take a holiday break—but with a few simple steps, you can enjoy the season safely. Keep your rescue inhaler nearby, manage stress, and don’t push yourself too hard.
Helpful Resources:
- AAFA – Asthma and Holiday Triggers
- CDC – Managing Asthma
How to enjoy the season without making your asthma worse. The holidays are full of joy—but also full of triggers if you have asthma. Scented candles, wood fires, cold air, and even holiday stress can all make breathing harder. Here’s how to keep your lungs calm while still enjoying the season.
🎄 Common holiday triggers
- Cold air: Breathing in chilly air can cause your airways to tighten
- Scented products: Candles, air fresheners, and perfumes can irritate lungs
- Dust & mold: Stored decorations and live trees can stir up allergens
- Holiday stress: Anxiety or overexertion can bring on asthma symptoms
🛡️ How to stay ahead of triggers
- Bundle your face in a scarf outdoors to warm the air before you breathe
- Avoid heavily scented items or choose unscented alternatives
- Clean decorations before putting them up to remove dust
- Use your inhaler as prescribed—don’t skip your controller during the holidays
- Make time for rest between busy gatherings and errands
🎁 Enjoy your season, safetly
Asthma doesn’t take a holiday break—but with a few simple steps, you can enjoy the season safely. Keep your rescue inhaler nearby, manage stress, and don’t push yourself too hard.
Helpful Resources:
- AAFA – Asthma and Holiday Triggers
- CDC – Managing Asthma
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