Health Tip: Have Fun on Halloween, Despite Asthma

(HealthDay News) -- Halloween is a favorite holiday for children, but kids with asthma need to take special precautions.

The American Lung Association suggests how to keep your asthmatic child safer during Halloween:

  • Avoid fright fests -- Activities such as hayrides, corn mazes and visiting haunted houses can trigger an asthmatic episode. If your child participates in these activities, make sure the child carries quick-relief medication at all times.
  • Do not use masks -- Costumes and masks may contain latex, a common asthma trigger. Read labels on costumes and masks to see if they contain this ingredient.
  • Avoid makeup -- Costume makeup may have a strong odor that could trigger asthma. If possible, skip makeup or use unscented and hypoallergenic products.
  • Stay out of the leaves -- It is fun to jump in leaves, but they may contain molds and fungus, which are common asthma triggers.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Most Families Exclude Foods Linked to Allergies

    Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    Check Your Pantry, Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recalled Due to Milk Allergy Risk

    Exercise in Pregnancy Might Lower Baby's Odds for Asthma Later

    1 in 6 U.S. Adults With Asthma Can't Afford Meds

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

    Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu

    The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine

    Bird Flu Virus Stays Active on Cow Milking Equipment for at Least One Hour

    Scientists Developing mRNA-Based Vaccine Against H5N1 Bird Flu