Humidity and Flare-ups

[Tammy2009]

I live in Calgary, Alberta and we have had the typically June weather, warm during the day and then a thunderstorm in the evening.  Because of this, the humdity is MUCH higher than normal.  I have been getting more short of breath and it seems harder to breathe in this humid air.  I was wondering if it is the humidity that is bugging my asthma?  What can I do about it.  My peak flow readings have also dropped from around 390-400 down to 360 for the last couple of days.  

I don't want to take my rescue inhaler all the time because it gives me wicked muscle cramps and makes me loopy and really tired.  I also take 400umg of pulmicort twice a day.  Is there anything I should do; call my doctor, up my pulmicort dose or just wait the weather out?  Thanks for the input.

[ChitChatNine]

Yes, I agree with above poster .. good info.

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C~

[Judy246]

Change of weather can trigger an asthma attack. It caused allegries, sinus problems, headache, wheezing, feeling of tiredness, sinus pressure, etc.

What has help is monthly injections and or over the counter allergy medication (Claritin). Everyone is different, but yes, humidity can and for me a dense fog sent me to the emergency room for over 10 hours.