September is known as September Asthma Epidemic or Asthma Peak Week because of the increased hospitalizations due to asthma. Since we are entering the fall during the COVID-19 pandemic there are some additional preventative steps those with asthma should take this year. 

 

Dr G and Kortney are joined by Melanie Carver, the chief mission officer of Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Melanie has been working on creating more resources surrounding COVID-19 and Asthma. She shares her expertise about the impacts of COVID-19 on asthmatics, schools, and wearing face masks. 

 

What we cover in this episode:

Why September is a peak month for asthma

What you can do to help ensure you will not be negatively impacted by your asthma during September peak

How COVID-19 impacts those with asthma 

Back to school: what are asthma triggers that kids are being exposed to and how you can address them

Back to school: what you need to know about preparing for being in the classroom

The symptoms of COVID-19 versus the symptoms of asthma

Does wearing a mask impact asthma

Tips on wearing a mask

What you can do to help protect yourself from COVID-19 this fall/winter (get a flu shot!)

Additional resources:

Full list of resources for COVID-19 from AAFA

Information about face masks

September asthma peak information

COVID-19 and Schools

How to use a spacer with your inhaler

Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 news with AAFA