Special precautions to be taken by asthmatics as per CDC recommendations include:
- The symptoms of asthma need to be kept under control using medications as advised by a physician.
- The use of inhalers with steroids in them as recommended by physicians is needed.
- Medications prescribed for asthma control should not be stopped, nor the asthma treatment plan altered without consultation with the physician.
- An emergency supply of inhalers and asthma medications needs to be ensured by talking to the healthcare providers, pharmacists, and insurers. The CDC recommends that all asthmatics, as well as others with long term ailments, need to have at least 30 days of prescription and non-prescription drugs at home in case they need to be homebound for long periods of time.
- For asthmatics, all triggers of asthma should be avoided
- Inhaler use correctly is also important
- Persons with asthma in the community may cause anxiety, which may act as a trigger for asthma. Steps should be taken to control anxiety and stress during this time.
- Dust can be a trigger for asthma. During COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfection of the home could be vital. The CDC recommends that those with asthma should not be the ones involved in cleaning and should be away from the room when cleaning is done.
- The house should be aired and well ventilated using fans and open doors and windows.
- Not just in homes of asthmatics, in other homes as well, frequently touched surfaces such as phones, remotes, tables, switches, doorknobs, handles, etc. need to be disinfected with soap and water.
- In case of symptoms, health care providers need to be contacted immediately.
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