If you didn't use an inhaler as a kid, you might not have bothered using one as an adult. But Summer is chock-full of asthma triggers, and you might not even realize it.
"Heat and humidity is a trigger for asthma for some. There are other pollens in the air in Summer such as weed pollen, which can trigger asthma if you are allergic," shared Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist/immunologist with Allergy & Asthma Network. "Furthermore, everyone is blasting their air conditioning, which has been off all Winter and Spring, and if you do not clean filters frequently, it can blow dust mites into your environment."
Different environments, plane rides, and chlorine from pools can all be irritants. Dr. Parikh strongly recommends visiting your doctor so that you know your triggers and are prepared in all situations — especially if you notice any trouble breathing when changing from hot and cold environments.
