Can this butt-kicking heat be a trigger for asthma?

I have had mild asthma for a long time, but never caused a big problem. But with this heat wave it seems to have kicked into higher gear-- anyone else have the same thing?

BTW-- I have super cold AC at work, but no AC at home, so there are lots of temp changes too.

Yes the heat aggravates the asthma. Also the hotter it is the more ozone builds up around the urban areas and that aggravates asthma. Then the temperature change is also aggravating it. I hope you have a prescription inhaler. I spent 3 weeks in the heat after Hurricane Katrina when we had no power and my asthma, which is usually no problem, roared out of the bowels of Hell at me. Take care of yourself.

yes it can be....
Yes it can. It raises Cain with mine, too. I've found that cool air, moist if possible, is the best thing you can do for asthma besides meds. Just breathing cool, moist air can do a lot -- that's part of what makes nebulizer treatments so effective.
yes, ever since the heat wave, I have been having alot of problems wheezing and with shortness of breath.
I do not go out unless I am going to work or feeding the animals--early in the morning when I come in. (I work night shift--that is one good thing--I sleep days) :)
Extremes in temperature (either heat or cold) are a major trigger for asthma.

If you'd like to read more about asthma triggers, go here:
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-in...
I'm an RN who specialized in asthma.
Extremes in temperature (either heat or cold) are a major trigger for asthma.

If you'd like to read more about asthma triggers, go here:
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-in...