Reduce Indoor Allergens Reduce Asthma Attacks
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Reduce Indoor Allergens, Reduce Asthma Attacks
Summary
Making minor changes to your daily routine can significantly decrease the frequency of asthma attacks. Let’s explore how managing environmental triggers, especially for extrinsic or allergic asthma, can make a difference. This type of asthma is common among children, especially boys, and often results in 10 million lost school days annually in the U.S. Here's how to reduce indoor allergens and combat asthma effectively.
Common Asthma Triggers in the Home
- Air Conditioning
- Air Pollution (including ozone)
- Animal Saliva, Urine, and Dander
- Bacteria
- Chemicals (such as hexachlorophene, formalin, ethylene diamine)
- Cockroaches
- Cold Air
- Colds and Upper Respiratory Infections
- Certain Medications (e.g., aspirin, cimetidine, antibiotics, beta blockers)
- Dust Mites and Droppings
- Physical Exertion (especially in cold air)
- Food Additives or Preservatives (like tartrazine or sulfur dioxide)
- Fungal Spores
- Fumes (e.g., paint)
Strategies to Minimize Indoor Allergens
1. Frequent Dusting and Vacuuming:
- Use a cylinder vacuum instead of an upright model. Opt for a HEPA vacuum, which is designed to trap allergens like bacteria and mold more effectively than regular vacuums.
2. Regular Carpet and Drapery Cleaning:
- Carpets harbor many asthma triggers such as dust mites and pet dander. Consider replacing carpeting with non-fibrous flooring like tile or hardwood.
3. Bedding Adjustments:
- Replace feather pillows and down comforters with synthetic options. Use plastic mattress covers and wash bedding in hot water (130°F) to eliminate dust mites. Alternatively, seal bedding in an airtight container for 48 hours.
4. Toy Maintenance:
- Freeze stuffed toys for 24 hours or place them in an airtight container for 48 hours to kill dust mites.
5. Weather Precautions:
- Wear a scarf over your nose and mouth in cold weather and monitor pollen counts in spring, summer, and fall, avoiding open fields during high pollen times.
6. Always Have Medication Handy:
- Keep your asthma medication accessible in case of an unexpected attack.
Air Filtration Solutions
- HEPA Air Filters:
- These filters remove 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger, effectively trapping pollen, mold spores, animal hair and dander, dust mites, bacteria, smoke particles, and dust.
- Air Purifiers:
- Utilize technology to remove particles from the air; some models employ chemical processes like ozonization.
- Large Room Unit Air Purifiers:
- Using strong filters or collecting plates, they effectively remove pollutants from large spaces, particularly smoke and dirt.
- Central Filtration Systems:
- Installed in HVAC systems, these systems are highly effective with a HEPA filter to trap a range of particle sizes.
- Tabletop Air Purifiers:
- Equipped with fiber filters and a fan, they are affordable but make sure they meet your requirements for removing small particles that trigger asthma.
By incorporating these strategies, you can create a healthier indoor environment and reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, leading to a better quality of life for asthma sufferers.
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