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How Can In-Home Care from Visiting Angels Help Seniors in McKinney, TX and Nearby Areas Manage Allergies and Asthma?

Seniors in McKinney, Allen, Prosper, Frisco and surrounding areas in Collin County, TX can get the support they need to manage symptoms of allergies and asthma during spring and summer with in-home care from Visiting Angels

Many people in Collin County, TX look forward to the warm weather of spring and summer, especially following the chilly and dreary months of winter. Unfortunately, the warmer seasons can be a mixed blessing for millions of seniors who suffer from respiratory issues like asthma or allergies that have airborne triggers.

At Visiting Angels McKinney, our in-home care services provide personalized, one-on-one support for seniors who need help with managing symptoms of asthma and allergies or need assistance with removing common triggers from their home.

How Do Allergies and Asthma Impact Seniors?

if you suspect your loved one suffers from asthma or allergies, your loved one should make an appointment to speak with their healthcare provider. Getting expert medical care is important, because allergies and asthma can significantly affect a senior’s quality of life.

Symptoms of asthma and allergies vary among individuals, and their severity can range from mild irritation to life-threatening.

The most common symptoms are:

  • Coughing and breathing difficulties
  • Sneezing and watery or itchy eyes
  • Congestion, runny nose and postnasal drip
  • Itchy, irritated sinuses, ear canals, and throat

Common allergy and asthma triggers include:

  • Smoke
  • Chlorine
  • Pollen, grass, and trees
  • Dust, mold, and animal dander
  • Chemical odors from cleaning products

How In-Home Care from Visiting Angels McKinney Can Help

At Visiting Angels McKinney, our experienced in-home care providers can help your loved one manage symptoms in the following ways:

  • Learning your loved one’s triggers
    Your loved one’s caregiver will be aware of what causes their reaction will help them avoid contact with allergens and scenarios that may cause an asthma attack. The information will also help a doctor determine the right diagnosis and treatment.
  • Avoiding exposure to outdoor irritants
    Many common asthma and allergy triggers, such as grass and pollen, are worse outdoors and may peak at certain times of the day. A professional caregiver from Visiting Angels McKinney will schedule activities at non-peak times, which is especially helpful for those with impaired cognitive function who may not realize that going outside may cause discomfort.
    Most allergens are located outside but can be brought inside via an open door or window. Our in-home care providers will make sure your loved one keeps doors and windows closed during peak times. They can also help your loved one change clothes or bathe to avoid bringing triggers indoors.
  • Keeping your loved one’s home free of allergens
    Light housekeeping such as vacuuming, dusting, surface cleaning and changing bedsheets can keep many common allergy triggers in check. Pet dander, mold and dust can be swept up or dusted away and removed from your loved one’s environment. If he or she is allergic to certain cleaning products, our caregivers will choose safe alternatives.
  • Assisting your loved one in taking asthma and allergy medication
    Our caregivers will help get your loved one to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions or any over-the-counter medications and assist your loved one in taking their medication regularly. In the event of an emergency, such as an allergic reaction or asthma attack, our caregivers will call for emergency assistance.

If you’d like to learn how our caregivers can help your loved one enjoy the warm weather without having to worry about their allergies, contact Visiting Angels McKinney at 214-491-1999.

Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334

Serving McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Prosper and Other Communities in Collin County, TX

Visiting Angels MCKINNEY, TX
4500 Eldorado Pkwy #1500
McKinney, TX 75070
Phone: 214-491-1999
Fax: 469-519-7897
021334