The key to effective asthma control is to prevent attacks before they happen. By making some important lifestyle changes, you can avoid the triggers that make asthma worse. 1. Stop smoking: Cigarette smoke can be a direct trigger of asthma as an irritant and an allergen that can trigger an allergic reaction and lead to an asthma attack. Cigarette smoke is one of the most serious irritants known: it paralyzes the microscopic cilia in the respiratory mucosa. It also reduces the immune response, making smokers more susceptible to upper respiratory tract infections. In addition to preventing asthma attacks, quitting smoking reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and many other conditions, and can save money. Non-smokers who live with smokers are no better off. Therefore, if someone in the family does not want to quit smoking, tell him to go outside the door and smoke. 2. Pay attention to the effect of weather changes on asthma symptoms. Record the temperature, wind speed, atmospheric pressure and humidity on the day of the asthma attack, and keep an “asthma diary”. Knowing what kind of weather can cause an asthma attack can help prevent asthma symptoms. Although everyone reacts differently to the weather, there are some patterns that can be followed. For example, when the weather is very cold, asthma sufferers should stay inside as much as possible because the sudden intake of cold air can cause bronchial spasms. When it’s windy, you should also stay inside. Although high winds may blow away pollutants and smoke, they can also carry pollen with them to you. If you like to walk in the rain, you’re lucky, because it picks up allergens, pollutants and irritants that are floating around. When the weather is very cold, asthma sufferers should stay inside as much as possible, because the sudden intake of cold air can cause bronchospasm. 3, pay attention to diet: whether food can trigger asthma is not known. Some foods, such as nuts, shellfish, milk, eggs and strawberries, can trigger a range of allergic reactions, including asthma symptoms. The sulfites in wine have a similar effect. The available scientific evidence suggests that food allergies are probably not the main trigger for chronic asthma in adults. Nevertheless, you may have noticed that certain foods can exacerbate asthma symptoms. If this is the case, reduce or avoid such foods as long as they are not essential to a balanced diet. Allergies to certain types of foods, especially milk and meat, are more common childhood asthma triggers. If milk and wheat seem to be associated with asthma triggers in your child, remove these foods from his diet. Check food labels and avoid foods labeled as containing milk, milk solids, casein, whey or caseinate. If eating at a restaurant, know the ingredients used in the dishes you are ordering. Wherever you eat, don’t eat too much or too fast, and don’t talk while eating. Also, don’t drink alcohol, especially if you are taking asthma medication. One last tip: Don’t try so-called cytotoxicity tests and similar methods that promise to eradicate underlying food allergies and cure asthma. Avoid colds and flu: Upper respiratory illnesses (such as respiratory infections) can lead to lower respiratory (bronchial) problems and trigger asthma attacks. Taking steps to avoid getting sick is important for everyone, and staying healthy can significantly reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. Stay away from people with colds or flu, drink plenty of water, and avoid overexertion, otherwise you will be more susceptible to infections. If you are unlucky enough to get an infection despite your best efforts, you should see your doctor; early in the attack, appropriate antibiotics will work quickly. 5. Aspirin can cause asthma attacks in some patients. Be cautious and avoid using aspirin or medications containing aspirin if you have asthma. Even if you have never had an asthma attack from aspirin in the past, it can happen at any time. Keep aspirin out and check the labels of all over-the-counter medications you buy. Do not buy drugs labeled “aspirin” or “ASA”, “APC”, or “PAC”. If you are not sure if the medication you are buying contains aspirin, consult your pharmacist. According to the National Asthma Education Program, asthma patients should also avoid certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are similar to aspirin (ibuprofen is one of them) and use “usually safe substitutes” such as paracetamol, sodium salicylate or bisalicylate. 6, learn to breathe: mouth inhalation will often produce shallow, can not meet the body’s needs of breathing, as if shortness of breath. Instead, you can practice using your nose to slowly control their own deep inhalation. Before you begin to practice breathing, blow your nose to make sure there are no foreign objects in your airway. Then sit in a comfortable position in a chair. Take a deep breath in and feel as deep as you can. As you practice, your abdomen will expand. Exhale slowly and feel your abdomen relax as the air goes out of your nose. Do this exercise at least three times a day (but be sure not to do it after meals, and do not rush to do, otherwise, may induce hyperventilation). 7, appropriate exercise: for many years, asthma patients know to exercise less, because exercise can trigger an asthma attack. But research shows that regular aerobic exercise can increase the amount of breathing that asthmatics can tolerate. Before increasing exercise, do a soothing warm-up. Start with short exercises and slowly increase the amount of exercise. At least in the beginning, carry a bronchodilator with you. Use a bronchodilator if you feel tightness in your chest that is unbearable. When exercising outside in cold, dry air, put a scarf around your nose and mouth to breathe in hot air. At the end of the exercise, perform a gentle rhythm of finishing exercises. If one type of exercise still causes an asthma attack, try another form of exercise. For example, you may not be able to afford to run, but you may be able to swim regularly. 8, lose weight: overweight people breathe more deeply when they exert themselves, forcing the heart to work harder to get blood to the muscles and organs. If you are overweight, losing weight will help reduce the load on your heart. But unfortunately, asthma medication can lead to weight gain. If you need to lose weight, you can work with your doctor to develop a diet and exercise plan to increase calorie consumption and decrease calorie intake while maintaining essential nutrient intake. 9, pay attention to your psychology: the idea that asthma “depends on the heart” has become one of the many medical mysteries. However, doctors believe that asthma is a disease that involves both physical and emotional aspects. For example, emotional changes (such as laughing, crying or stress) can cause an asthma attack. Although “letting go” is not a cure for asthma, keeping a good attitude can prevent you from panicking during an asthma attack and reduce your timidity in fighting asthma. Motivate yourself to stay in a good mood and develop an optimistic outlook. A positive attitude can enhance the effectiveness of other treatments. In addition, you should be open about your asthma; this way, others will respect you more for your honesty and will make it easier for you in most cases. Learn to relax. Since stress and distress can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms, it helps to set aside a certain amount of time (preferably the same amount of time) each day to relax. Just as there is no cure for asthma, there is no way to completely stop an asthma attack. However, by following the guidelines in this article, you can successfully manage your asthma and make life more comfortable and enjoyable.