Widower Warns Others About 'Asthma Peak Week' After Wife's Unexpected Death

Sep 27, 2019 by apost team

A young widower is using his experience to warn others about the dangers of asthma.

Peter DeMarco lost his wife, Laura Levis, as a result of a severe asthma attack in September of 2016. Once she was realized that she was in the middle of the attack, she drove herself to a hospital only to find that the emergency room was locked. Laura quickly called 911 but the help arrived too late.

The 34-year-old woman collapsed waiting for help. She died one week later according to WBUR.

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The sudden loss of this young and vibrant woman left many loved ones grieving and searching for answers. Her husband, Peter, said that it was only after her tragic death that he learned that she passed away during what is known as September’s “Peak Week" because of the high number of asthma attacks that occur during this time of the year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. Despite these high numbers, most people are still not aware of the dangers of "Peak Week." It is during this time of the year that environmental factors combine to make it particularly dangerous for asthmatics.

Peter is now determined to spread awareness about this dangerous week so that more people can be on the lookout for the beginning stages of an asthma attack. You can watch his video to learn more about "Peak Week."

After you have watched the story, be sure to spread this important message to everyone that you know. Awareness is always key and you can do your part by watching and spreading this information.