Summer Asthma Tips for Toddlers and Young Children

Warm weather and outdoor adventures can be exciting—but they can also bring new asthma triggers for your little ones. 

🌬 1. Watch for Outdoor Triggers

Summer air often includes pollen, dust, and ozone pollution—common asthma triggers.
Tip: Check the air quality index (AQI) before outdoor play. On high pollen days, try indoor activities instead.

💧 2. Stay Hydrated and Cool

Kids may spend a lot of their summer outside running around. For some kids, exercise can be an asthma trigger.
Tip: Encourage regular breaks, keeping hydrated, and getting comfortable with recognizing asthma symptoms during play.

💊 3. Never Leave Home Without Meds

Always carry your child’s rescue inhaler and any prescribed controller meds.
Create a mini asthma kit: inhaler + spacer, asthma action plan, and emergency contact info.

📋 4. Stick to Your Asthma Action Plan

Even if symptoms might seem better in summer, don’t stop maintenance meds unless your pediatrician says so.
Tip: Keep a symptom tracker to share with your child’s provider at follow-ups.

🧸 5. Normalize Treatment Through Play

Kids are more likely to use their inhaler correctly if they feel comfortable and involved - summer is a great time to practice with more at home time. Use toys like Honeydew the Hippo to demonstrate inhaler use in a fun, engaging way.

Asthma doesn’t have to hold your child back from summer fun. With good planning and awareness, you can support their health while letting them enjoy the season to the fullest.

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