most definitely! i have worked in the field of respiratory therapy for 35 years. anyone who suffers from asthma must be very careful when traveling from lower altitudes to higher altitudes. the difference in temperatures alone can trigger an asthma attack not to mention the humidity. humidity in lower elevations is much thicker that in higher elevations. before traveling next time ask you doctor to give you a prescription for inhalers which consist of xopenex and atrovent. the xopenex is quick acting for acute attacks while the atrovent is a longer lasting maintanence medication which wards off attacks. you may also consider traveling with a nebulizer that can be used in a car (ac/dc/battery) or anywhere for that matter. also when exercising in higher elevations always remember to monitor you breathing. you may want to also invest in a small pulse oximeter which can be purchsed at pharmacies home care stores or the internet. hope this information helps you.
can an asthma attack be triggered by traveling from high altitude to a low altitude destination? . my 6 year old son traveled with his father from colorado to north carolina for a vacation. he has a history of mild asthma with only one previous attack a year ago accompanied by a cold. he did not have any symptoms of a cold when he left and no trouble breathing. 45 minutes after arriving in north carolina he had a severe asthma attack and was treated by airport paramedics with two albuteral nebulizer treatments. could this be caused by going from one climate to another?