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#125 - Parents’ Guide to Asthma Peak Week

#125 - Parents’ Guide to Asthma Peak Week

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As September approaches, many families notice asthma symptoms getting worse. Ragweed pollen, viral infections, cooler nights, and the stress of back-to-school routines all combine to create Asthma Peak Week, a time when asthma attacks and ER visits spike across the country.

Asthma mom, Sherrina Gibson, joins us to share how her family prepares her 11-year-old daughter for fall asthma challenges. She talks about cleaning routines, school planning, and teaching her daughter self-awareness and empowerment. Dr. Payel Gupta adds medical guidance on asthma action plans and seasonal medication adjustments.

You’ll learn how to spot asthma triggers, prepare your home and school, and teach children to recognize symptoms early so they can act before a flare gets worse.

What we cover in our episode about preparing for asthma peak week:
  • Parenting with asthma: Sherrina Gibson shares her family’s journey and how they prepare their home and routines each fall.

  • Asthma management strategies: Cleaning, decluttering, updating medications, and coordinating with schools and coaches.

  • Asthma Peak Week explained: Why symptoms spike in September and how to get ahead of it.

  • Asthma action plans: Why every family needs one and how to keep copies at home, school, and on the go.

  • Empowering kids with asthma: Teaching children to recognize symptoms, use their inhaler properly, and advocate for themselves at school and in sports.

More episodes about asthma

  • Ep. 81: Why asthma attacks rise in September peak week
  • Ep. 58: What is controlled Asthma? - Everything you need to know!
  • Ep. 117: As-Needed Albuterol–Budesonide in Mild Asthma (BATURA Trial)
  • Ep. 124: Asthma peak week and understanding triggers

Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network.

Thanks to AstraZeneca and Amgen for sponsoring today’s episode.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

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