Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : May 18, 2017 7:04 PM IST
Asthma affects around 1 million Indians, and according to WHO, around 235 million people suffer from this condition. Although asthma cannot be cured, appropriate management can control the disease and enable people to enjoy a good quality of life. Dr Vikas Maurya, Sr Consultant & HOD, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh shares tips on how to manage asthma at a workplace.
We tend to skip medications, which might make things worse if asthma is triggered. Keeping inhalers at an office can help you to control and manage the condition when you experience the symptoms of asthma at any time of the day.
Do not venture into smoking zones as it will further aggravate your condition and make you suffer an attack. Not just this, also try to not hang out with people who go out for a smoke as even slight exposure can land you in trouble.
It is a known fact that with work comes anxiety and with anxiety comes stress. However, control your emotional upheaval at work, practise deep breathing to mitigate the stress and anxiety. Stay away from stress as it can hamper your overall health triggering an asthmatic attack.
Keep a tab on your health including the triggers of asthma as understanding them can help you to prevent flare-ups. This also includes avoiding exposure to toxins and harmful chemical gases, if you are working in a manufacturing unit.
Asthmatics are at a high risk of suffering from infections even with a slight change in temperature, hence make sure you keep a tab on your health. Also, adhere to the occupational safety and hazard standards to be on a safer side.
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