{"id":27988,"date":"2025-09-16T09:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/?p=27988"},"modified":"2025-09-16T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:57:39","slug":"the-september-asthma-peak-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aafa.org\/the-september-asthma-peak-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"The September Asthma Peak Is Here"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spike in asthma-related hospitalizations highlights need for asthma management programs<\/em><\/p>\n

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Washington, D.C., September 16, 2025 \u2013 A perfect storm of factors comes together to make September the most challenging month of the year for controlling asthma. \u00a0Kids going back to school, the beginning of flu and respiratory illness season, mold counts going up, and the height of weed pollen season all converge in September, leading to increased asthma-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween 9-11 people die from asthma each day,\u201d said Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). \u201cEffective asthma management can help. No one needs to die from asthma. For people with asthma, focusing on strategies to manage and control their asthma is especially important this month. Have an up-to-date asthma management plan, a good supply of asthma medicines, and take them as prescribed. It\u2019s also important to manage allergies and limit exposure to triggers like weed pollen, which can worsen asthma symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n

The September asthma peak typically starts in children first as they return to school. In school they are exposed to communicable diseases such as colds, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Many school buildings are in poor condition and have poor indoor air quality and even mold \u2014 known asthma triggers.<\/p>\n

Weed pollen and outdoor mold counts are typically high in September, contributing to the asthma crisis. Hurricanes and wildfires can worsen an already difficult respiratory landscape by exposing people to additional air pollution, stress, and irritants. Weather changes like extreme heat and humidity, thunderstorms, and the later transition to cooler fall temperatures can also aggravate the airways.<\/p>\n

But, there are steps people can take to manage and control asthma in September and beyond:<\/p>\n