IN THE KNOW: Asthma peak season arrives, experts warn families to prepare

Hospitals report spike in asthma emergencies as children return to school and viral infections rise.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As fall approaches, millions of Americans brace for what experts call “asthma peak season”—a time when asthma-related emergencies and hospitalizations reach their highest levels. A new report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America highlights this growing concern.

To manage asthma effectively, Dr. Mitch Grayson recommends patients avoid triggers, take prescribed medications, and get seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to help prevent viral infections that can worsen symptoms.

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