How to Keep Track of Weather-Related Flare Triggers
For many people living with chronic conditions, changes in the weather can lead to health flares that are hard to manage. Whether it’s a rise in humidity, a drop in temperature, or an intense sunny day, weather-related flare-ups can make managing your condition even more complex. While we can’t control the weather, we can start to pinpoint which weather changes affect symptoms, how, and what relieves them most effectively with the Flare form.
Follow these steps the next time you experience a flare—or sense one coming on:
1. Toggle to the Journal view by tapping the calendar icon on the bottom navigation bar.
This is where you can view and log your daily health entries.
2. Click “Add Flare.”
Start filling in the details of your flare.
3. Use the “Flare Description” and “Flare Management” sections.
Describe how you’re feeling and what you’re doing to manage the symptoms.
4. Scroll down to the “Flare Trigger” section.
There are some commonly used options here, but you can also get more specific about what weather change you experienced by tapping + Add/Edit. You’ll be prompted to search for options, such as Heat exposure, Seasonal changes, or Weather changes, or you can type in your own trigger.
5. Scroll to the “Notes” section if you want to add more context.
Things you could consider adding are:
The temperature (e.g., 85°F)
Humidity levels
Time spent outdoors or in direct sunlight
How quickly symptoms came on after exposure
Over time, these extra notes will help you identify meaningful patterns.
7. (Optional) Add “Outside temperature” as an Observation.
If temperature seems to be a consistent factor for you, track it regularly as its own data point. Just be sure to label it clearly so it isn’t confused with your body temperature. Simply add “Outside temperature” as an observation and “Observation Type,” as “Count.”
