They also might be more severe and harder to control, even with medicine. You may have started smoking because friends do or because you grew up in a house where other people smoked. No matter why you started, if you're thinking about quitting, it would probably help your asthma. If you decide to quit, you don't have to go it alone.
Get support from other people — like friends, family, or other smokers who are trying to quit. Ask your doctor about medicines or things you can do to crave cigarettes less. Your doctor wants to help you quit! Even if you don't smoke, you may still run into smoky situations at parties, events, or even at home. Secondhand smoke is a known asthma trigger. You'll want to avoid it as much as possible if you have asthma.
Asthma and smoking — reducing risk You can reduce the risk of worsening your asthma by avoiding cigarette smoke. Some suggestions include: Quit smoking. Make your home completely smoke free — ask guests not to smoke in your house. Avoid smoky places, such as outdoor areas of pubs, bars and cafes. Remember to take your reliever medication with you when you visit a smoky place.
Where to get help Your GP doctor The Royal Children's Hospital has produced a number of videos to help you better understand and manage your child's asthma. Asthma Australia Tel. Asthma in Australia with a focus chapter on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , , Australian Centre for Asthma Monitoring, Australian Institute for Health and Welfare.
ACM How tobacco smoke causes disease: the biology and behavioral basis for smoking-attributable disease : a report of the Surgeon General , US Department of Health and Human Services. Asthma and lung function tests , , National Asthma Council Australia. Australian Asthma Handbook, Version 2. Give feedback about this page. Was this page helpful? Yes No. View all asthma. Related information.
Support groups The Asthma Foundation Victoria. From other websites A to Z of programs: Asthma. Quit Victoria. Content disclaimer Content on this website is provided for information purposes only. Reviewed on: Cigarette smoke destroys lung tissue and breaks down these defenses.
This puts people with asthma in a tricky spot, because those changes to the lungs cause symptoms and asthma episodes. Also, frequent asthma attacks can cause changes to the lungs over time and lead to more severe disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD , which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, or asthma-COPD overlap.
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer. If you smoke, make a plan to quit. The American Lung Association has many resources that can help.
Also, avoid secondhand smoke as much as possible, including asking people not to smoke near you. Secondhand smoke can cause asthma symptoms and affect other lung diseases too. As much as possible, try to avoid social activities that will expose you to secondhand smoke. Get expert advice on how to stop smoking. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics.
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