Asthma Peak Season is the time of year when asthma-related emergencies increase. It starts with children going back to school. Having increased asthma symptoms or needing emergency care are both signs of uncontrolled asthma.

In this episode, we discuss Asthma Peak Season and uncontrolled asthma with Dr. Irina Dralyuk, asthma expert andpediatric pulmonologist.

Dr. Irina Dralyuk explains:

• What is Asthma Peak Season and how it impacts children
• How to know if asthma is uncontrolled
• Strategies and treatments for asthma management
• The future of asthma technology – including a wearable stethoscope device for children with asthma

(0:00) Introduction to Asthma Peak Season

(1:19) Why asthma worsens during fall and winter

(2:36) How respiratory infectionstrigger asthma flare-ups

(4:55) Signs and symptoms of an asthma emergency

(10:11) How to determine if asthma is well-controlled

(13:14) Impact of uncontrolled asthma on children’s daily life

(15:10) Supporting children with asthma through activity and sports

(17:04) Steps to take if asthma is not well-managed

(29:07) Innovative wearable stethoscope for remote asthma monitoring

(33:36) Upcoming clinical trials and future of asthma technology

Resources:

• Asthma Peak Season: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-peak-season-for-emergencies/
• Asthma in Children: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/
• Signs of Controlled and Uncontrolled Asthma: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-symptoms/asthma-control/
• Asthma Action Plan: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/asthma-treatment-action-plan/
• What Are Asthma Triggers? https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-triggers-causes/
• Asthma Prevention: https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-prevention/
• What Are the Treatments for Asthma? https://aafa.org/asthma/asthma-treatment/
• AAFA Online Support Community for People with Asthma and Allergies:  https://aafa.org/join 

Disclosure: This episode was produced by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and made possible in part by support from Amgen and Sanofi. Its contents are solely the responsibility of AAFA and the guest speakers, and do not necessarily represent the official views of the sponsors.

Disclaimer: Irina Dralyuk, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. The information presented in our podcast is educational and not intended to provide individual medical or legal advice. Please talk with your health care clinician or legal counsel for advice about your personal situation.