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These tips will help you:
- Remove asthma triggers from your home
- Avoid triggers that can’t be removed
Pets may be a problem
Pet dander can trigger asthma. It can spread through the house. If pets trigger your asthma, try not to let them inside. If they must come inside, make your bedroom off limits.
Try to avoid irritants and dusty environments
Paint fumes, wood dusts, and paint remover can trigger asthma. Wear a dust mask to avoid being exposed.
Use man-made fibers, not feathers
Replace feather and down-filled pillows, quilts, and cushions with those filled with man-made fibers. Also, think about having shades instead of curtains, and wood floors instead of carpets.
Don’t allow smoking inside
Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoke are asthma triggers. They can stay in a house long after the smoker has left.
Remove mold
Moisture can make mold grow. Use a dehumidifier to keep mold from growing. If you find mold, use bleach to destroy it. If the smell of bleach is a trigger for you, wear a mask or have someone do the cleaning for you.
Get rid of dust mites
Keep your home as dust-free as you can. Cover mattresses, pillows, and box springs with zippered, dust-proof covers. Wash sheets and blankets in hot water (at least 130°F) once a week.
Air conditioning can be a good idea
If pollens and molds trigger your asthma, air conditioning may help.
Close doors and windows
Keep doors and windows shut to keep out airborne pollens and molds, especially during pollen season.
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