Diwali fireworks, winter smog and cold morning air can all make asthma harder to manage. In this episode, we share practical tips for staying safe with asthma during Diwali and the North Indian winter, from checking the AQI to planning walks and commutes on cold, polluted mornings.

In this episode of Asthma Friend: Breathe Easier, Together, we walk through the festive and winter season for people living with asthma and the parents and caregivers who support them.

• Diwali and asthma: Why firecracker smoke can irritate your airways, and how to celebrate with lights instead of a smoke cloud.

• AQI and asthma: How to check air quality like you check the weather, during Diwali and the smoggy days after it.

• Your asthma festival kit: Being ready with your prescribed medicines, what to do during a flare and when it is an emergency.

• Winter asthma in North India, month by month: What to focus on from October to March, including cold dry air, smog, respiratory infections and indoor triggers.

• Cold air and asthma: How to plan morning walks and exercise by starting gently, choosing your route and adjusting intensity.

• Morning commute with asthma: Practical tips whether you walk, drive, take an auto-rickshaw or ride a two-wheeler.

• Kids, elders and the social side of Diwali: Setting kind boundaries while still enjoying the festival.

Read the full articles this episode is based on:

• Diwali and Asthma: How to Celebrate Safer When Fireworks and Smoke Fill the Air

• Winter Asthma in North India: A Practical Month-by-Month Guide

• Cold Air and Asthma: How to Plan Walks and Morning Commutes

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Follow your prescribed asthma treatment and seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen.

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