Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2019
BookMark
Report
Asthma and Holi
Asthma and Holi
Holi is a festival of colors and love. But asthmatics might worsen while playing with colors..Colors May contain harmful substances like mercury, lead, aluminium etc.
Take following preventions-
1. All asthmatics should not play with these colors.
2. Avoid going near colors and smoke.
3. Take regular medications on Holi day.
4. Cover your nose and mouth with mask or cloth piece.
5. In case of increase in asthma symptoms/ exacerbation, rush to nearest medical clinic/hospital. Keep short acting bronchodilator and steroid combination inhaler in hand and can use in such situations before reaching the hospital.
6. Consult chest specialist for advise.