26/12/2025
Why do asthma attacks spike in December–January?
Cold weather, viral infections, and smoke from firecrackers irritate the airways, making asthma harder to control during this season.
Asthma season reminders:
✔️ Take your maintenance medications DAILY as prescribed
✔️ Avoid all kinds of smoke (firecrackers, candles, yosi)
✔️ Always bring your rescue inhaler or nebulizer, especially when traveling (bring Salbutamol nebules)
✔️ Bring a pulse oximeter when traveling, if available
✔️ Limit exposure to dust, cold air, and strong scents
✔️ If traveling to remote areas, ask your doctor for ready prescriptions in case of flares
🚨 WARNING SIGNS — go to ER or consult IMMEDIATELY if your child:
• Has difficulty breathing or fast breathing
• Is speaking only in words or short phrases
• Has chest retractions (lumalalim ang paghinga)
• Is not improving after using the rescue inhaler
• Has low oxygen reading or bluish lips
• Looks very tired or lethargic
Oxygen saturation less than 95%