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VOYAGE |
ASTHMA
STYLE |
| Cold
exposure |
- Window
seat of train or bus: Neck collar in neck and
handkerchief on nose will protect from cold
wind specially during winter days.
- Air
conditioned compartment of train: During night
time some berths specially the upper ones
becomes too cold therefore take preferably
lower berth or use extra clothing during
night.
- Know
about the climate, pollution and amount of
physical exertion expected.
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| Nearby
smoker |
- Request
him not to smoke. If he does not stop put a
handkerchief over nose and mouth.
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| Chilled
water or soft drinks |
- Avoid
taking chilled drinks or take sugar crystals
after food.
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| Hotel |
- Avoid
hotel rooms with damp wall, or smell of dampness.
Use your own blanket or at least your bed
covers to cover bed and blanket of the hotel.
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| Exertion |
- Only
the most severe asthmatic need to avoid
holidays that involve a lot of exertion,
though of course you would need to be very fit
to think about mountaineering or adventure holidays. Good protection against the
wheeziness brought on by exercise can be
achieved with many modern asthma remedies and
this has opened up a whole new world to many
asthmatics.
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| Fumes
and smoke |
- Usually
you should avoid fumes and smoke or use mask
or handkerchief while in such places.
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| Camping |
- If
you or members of your family have some
allergies particularly related to the open air
then think carefully before embarking on a
camping holiday. The open air life brings you
especially close to pollens, dust from crops
and perhaps animals. Smoke from a camp fire
can trigger off wheezing, so can cold air on a
misty morning. Despite this, many mild
asthmatics, by taking their medicines
regularly while on holiday, can enjoy camping
without undue trouble from their chest.
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| Air
travel |
- Flying
times for most planes are short. The chances
of developing an attack in a plane are slight.
Cabin crew are well trained to deal with
emergencies and all planes carry oxygen
supplies. Unless you are a very severe chronic
asthmatic there is no need to take particular
medical advice about air travel.
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| Winter
holidays |
- During
winter break of December north is very cold
but it is pleasant in the south and central
India.
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