Top tips to help your child breathe better this summer

0:00 When your child has asthma, summer isn't always an easy season.

0:03 So here's five tips to help your child breathe better and stay well.

0:07 Keep information about how hot weather,

0:09 pollen and other summer triggers

0:10 affect your child on their asthma action plan.

0:12 This will help you or anyone who’s caring for your child

0:15 know what to do if their asthma symptoms get worse.

0:18 Make sure your child has their reliever inhaler

0:20 with them at all times

0:21 so that they can use it if they get symptoms.

0:23 When it's hot outside, make sure your child

0:26 drinks enough fluids throughout the day.

0:28 This will stop them from becoming dehydrated

0:30 which can make their symptoms like wheezing

0:32 and breathlessness get worse.

0:34 Check if you need to store your child’s medicines

0:36 differently in hot weather.

0:38 Most medicines should be stored somewhere that's dry,

0:41 out of direct sunlight and under 25°C.

0:45 If you're unsure about how to store your child’s medicines,

0:47 speak to their GP or a pharmacist.

0:49 Help your child stay cool by using a fan

0:52 or keeping your home between 18°C and 26°C.

0:55 You can do this by closing any blinds, curtains and windows

0:58 that get direct sunlight during the day

1:00 and opening your windows at night when it's cooler.

1:03 I hope you’ve found these tips useful.

1:05 If you have any questions, you can get in touch with our friendly helpline nurses.