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Guide By Travel Clinic Ottawa For Asthma Patients - Canadian Travel Clinics

We recommend researching your chosen destination thoroughly to see if you are likely to be exposed to conditions that might trigger your asthma. Look for information like pollen counts, pollution levels, dust levels from

unpaved

streets

and

average

temperatures to get an idea of what you might face at your destination.

You should also consult with your normal asthma care provider or you can contact travel clinic ottawa and let them know about your travel plans and what triggers you might face at your destination.

Travel Insurance When You Have Asthma Travel insurance is crucial when you have asthma. Your provincial or state health insurance may not cover you when you are abroad and medical care may be very expensive in other countries. Start shopping around for travel insurance well before you leave.

Accommodation and transport for asthma patients As an asthma patient you will want to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, and this may mean that you can’t use public transport at your destination. In the developing world you may find that people bring animals like pigs and chickens on to buses. So consider taking taxis or hiring a car instead.

Ask for rooms that are smoke-free, and that are away from the swimming pool and hot tub if mould is a trigger for your asthma. You may also want to check that the hotel is pet-free, too.

What happens if my asthma flares up while I’m travelling?

As an expert in your condition, you’ll already know what to do if your asthma

gets worse, and you should take your normal first aid steps. Let those travelling with you know if you are becoming unwell and tell them what you need. This may include seeking medical help at a hospital or health centre.

Experts recommend not travelling if your asthma is unstable. If your normal methods of asthma control are not working, then you should consider postponing your trip. We recommend talking this decision over with your usual healthcare provider. Or get advice from Asthma Canada, which has a helpline.

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