September Asthma Peak Week and Understanding Fall Triggers

Fall can be one of the toughest seasons for people with asthma. Allergist Dr. Kristin Sokol joins our hosts, Dr. Gupta and Kortney, to talk about seasonal asthma triggers and how to prepare for Asthma Peak Week, that time in September when asthma attacks and ER visits spike. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Identify common seasonal asthma triggers from pollen and cold air to stress and viruses Understand why Asthma Peak Week is so dangerous Avoid or reduce exposure to asthma triggers Prepare for school with updated asthma action plans and medication checks Support adults, caregivers, and teachers with asthma Catch up on other asthma episodes: ‘What is Controlled Asthma?’ Podcast: Everything You Need to Know Why Asthma Attacks Peak in September Thanks to Novartis for sponsoring today’s episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast Allergy & Asthma Network partners with The Itch Podcast to produce podcast episodes and series covering a wide range of subjects related to asthma, allergies, immunology and eczema. Join Payel Gupta, MD and Kortney as they dive into the complexities of medical diagnosis, offering balanced episodes with both medical and patient perspectives to help you live a healthier life. More from the Allergy & Asthma Network: More Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast episodes: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/podc... Latest news articles: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/ Asthma content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Allergy content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/alle... Eczema content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Anaphylaxis content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/anap... Related conditions: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/heal...