Pollen affecting asthma

[Makehay]

I do not suffer from hay fever ( much).My asthma has been triggered by a viral infection which has now gone but left me short of breath. Taking pred. salamol and duoresp spiromax.

Please advise if I should go out in fresh air and risk a bad reaction with v high pollen count or stay in and quiet for the week ahead as no rain is forecast.

Or go out with an ordinary covid mask to help keep allergens away ?

Ps Peak flow,290 upon wakening and 400 late afternoon ( if I'm quiet and fairly inactive )

Thanks in anticipation👍

[Mandevilla]

Can you ask your GP for advice? Or ring the helpline?

Pollen count tends to be lower in the middle of the day when it's sunny like this, so if you do need to go out, maybe go then? I don't suffer hugely from hayfever, and I find that at the moment, I'm having symptoms first thing in the morning and as the sun starts to set , but between late morning and early afternoon I'm fine.

[Makehay in reply to Mandevilla]

Thank you Mandevilla. It's good to know that I am part of a helpful and caring community. I will go out today and I'm heading for the coast ( less pollen ) . Instead of a concern,it has turned into a treat. You have changed my attitude from negative to positive. Cheers

[Mandevilla in reply to Makehay]

That's good to hear! I hope you have a lovely day by the coast. I know it varies for everyone, but I always find my asthma much better when I'm nearer to the sea, so I hope it's the same for you too!

[Homely2 Administrator]

Certain places are better for my asthma, on the beach is good, up in the hills is good. Swimming in the sea is perfection.

Some places are better than at home, where at present we are washing the duvets and seat coverings

So go out, but go to where your asthma is more comfortable

[Makehay in reply to Homely2]

Thank you so much Homely2.I've been to the coast today and performed some deep breathing exercises. I'm know my asthma has improved ( I took salamol and a peak flow meter with me ) I sure enjoyed the fish and chips !

You are right to suggest leaving the house as we too are washing the 'big ' things at home , bedding etc

Thanks for encouragement, it's so easy to lose one's mojo.