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The 12 Deadly Triggers Of Asthma
So What Is Causing Your Symptoms?
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Introduction
Asthma is a serious lung disease affecting over 20 million people in the United States
alone. It is a chronic respiratory disease that affects the airways of the lungs and
consequently breathing. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
Triggers of asthma may be the ultimate cause of asthma attacks because they are
responsible for irritating the lung airways. When an attack is triggered by allergens, such
as perfume, dust, etc., our bodies overreact and breathing is compromised.
To make things more confusing, triggers can cause a mild reaction one day or a more
severe reaction on another day. This could be the result of being exposed to multiple
triggers or increased exposure to the same allergen.
Asthma triggers are different for everyone. Identifying them can be rather complex and
requires a bit of detective work. Keeping track of your asthma attacks by writing a
journal for a few weeks is a good way to start.
First it's a good idea to note how you were feeling when you have an attack. Were you
tired ... stressed … or did you wheeze after cleaning with a certain detergent? Make a
detailed report and include food and any new chemicals since they can be a trigger.
Once you track your triggers down, you can eliminate or minimize them at home, school,
or work. Ultimately you will learn how to control asthma attacks by maintaining a clean
environment that is free of deadly triggers.
Lynn Versailles, RN
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Table of Contents
What's Inside This Ebook?
Asthma Triggers At Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dust
Dust Mites
Mold
Pet Dander
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Asthma Triggers At Work And School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pollution
Smoke
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Day By Day … Seasonal Triggers Are Waiting . . . . . . . . . . Pollen
Extreme Weather
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The Silent Triggers Of Asthma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food Allergies
Exercise
Perfumes
Sinus Infections
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How To Safeguard Your Home From Asthma and Allergies 26More Information On Asthma Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27The Asthma Medication Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Asthma Triggers At Home
An asthma trigger can be a deadly, silent enemy when it comes to your health. It can be
any food, smell, or drink that sets off an attack. If you are sensitive to a substance and
don’t know it, then you will become an unsuspecting victim.
There are many environmental factors that can trigger or set off an asthma attack. A
number of studies have found that exposure to one of these factors has a high
correlation to developing symptoms.
Trigger #1: Dust
Dust lingers in the bedroom, kitchen, and the living room and it is one of the main cause
for asthma attacks that happen in the home. The more dust that you have in your home,
the more frequent attacks will happen. The home environment is very important for
people who have asthma so you should always be aware of the dust level in your home.
There are different products that can be help with dust problems that
you might have. If you are not sure about what to buy, check out the
Internet. It has one of the best ways to research and decide how to
clean. Dust hides everywhere. The sooner that you can keep your
home free from dust, the better it is for your health.
Dust Is Trouble For Asthmatics
Dust is in every home because it floats everywhere. Dust and dust particles flow through
the tinniest places. Eveyday appliances such as TV’s, stereos, computers, carpets, and
upholstered furniture will collect dust and have to be cleaned often.
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Dust is troublesome for asthmatics because of the allergens that it carries. Dust has
bacteria that forms a byproduct called endotoxins and this is dangerous for asthmatics. It
is this byproduct that causes wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath.
A Clean Home Is Your Best Protection
To be perfectly honest …it is impossible to completely remove dust. The best that you can
do is to use vent filtration covers, air cleaners, and allergy control products that bind to
the dust. This will prevent the dust from becoming airborne and causing harm.
When buying products to help rid your home of dust, do some research.
There are many products out in sprays and powders that will help
control these things. They should be allergen-free and asthma-friendly.
There are shampoo cleaners for cleaning the carpet as well. The Internet
is a good place to start your looking for these products. You can read about each one
and learn how to use it to reduce dust and other allergens.
Let’s Face It … Dust Is Everywhere
If you dust on a regular basis, this will prevent it from entering your nose and affecting
your breathing. Change the filters often and place them in a plastic bag before throwing
into the trash.
Allergystore.com offers an allergy product called Eat My Dust that specifically made to
clean dust from surfaces without spreading it around. De-Mite Eat my Dust is odor-less,
non-greasy product that makes dusting a snap. You can visit
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Trigger #2: Dust Mites
One of the most common causes of indoor allergy symptoms are dust mites. They are
microscopic animals that feed on dead skin cells. It’s estimated that up to 85% of asthma
cases—eczema and hay fever too—are caused by their fecal matter and cast-off skins of
these little critters.
Dust Mites Are More Danderous Than You Think
Each and every day, we shed dead skin. Sleeping is one area where these skin cells are
confined is our bed. This makes a great breeding ground for dust mites. To the average
person, these microscopic bugs cause no problem. But for asthmatics, they can be
deadly.
These allergy triggers are only a couple microns in size – invisible to the
naked eye. They are abundant in almost all homes. The dead skin cells we
naturally exfoliate every day are the food source for these tiny creatures.
Control Dust Mites Before An Asthma Attack Happens
Dust mites are found a lot in the beds. Your box springs and mattress are normally
covered with millions of dust mites that you cannot see. Dust mites will stay alive in your
bedding by living off the sheds of skin from your body. Be sure to keep the mattress, box
springs, and pillows encased with a zipper closing.
Body heat and moisture will cause dust to thrive and multiply in on them. Controlling
dust mites can partly be done with humidity control in the home. Dust mites will die
when the humidity is below 50%. Low humidity will control their numbers.
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Simple Steps To Fight Dust Mites
Protective measures can be taken to limit exposure to dust mite and reduce their effect
in the home. Here are a few ideas to limit dust mites in your bedroom:
1. Encase your mattress and pillows with a zippered hypoallergenic allergen barrier that
blocks any particles larger than 1 micron in size. Doing this will eliminate new mites
from populating these areas and will lock in dust mites that are already living there,
keeping you free from their allergens.
2. At least once every week, wash your sheets in very hot water. The water should be
at least 130°F. If your bedding is made of fabrics that cannot be washed in hot water,
you can put it in the freezer for one to two days, which will effectively kill dust mites.
Every 2 to 4 weeks, you should also wash blankets and mattress pads.
3. It is recommended that severe allergy sufferers completely cover their box springs
and their comforters or duvets with dust mite covers as these creatures can infest these
two areas as well.
4. Keep the temperature in your home and especially in your bedroom below 70°F if
possible and the humidity below 50 percent because dust mites thrive in warm, humid
climates. Leaving your sheets unmade each morning allows them to dry out and keeps
the bed cooler. In addition, dust mites are photophobic, afraid of the light so they are
less likely to settle in an unmade bed exposed to sunlight.
5. While encasements keep dust mites from entering your mattress and pillows,
allergens and dust may still accumulate on the surface. It’s important to wipe down
encasements each time that you change your sheets or remove them to be washed. You
should also wash your encasements in hot water every 8 weeks or so.
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Trigger: Mold
Mold will grow on any surface that is not kept dry. There is literally no surface that is safe
from its existence. Mold develops in areas where dampness resides.
Mold grows in bathrooms, around kitchen sinks and inside walls. Mold comes from
dampness. Being around trees, rotten logs, hay, leafs, mulch, any place that there is
moisture can subject you to mold. In your home, you will find mold in the showers, as
well as the shower curtains, around the window frames, and maybe in your basement.
All Mold Is Considered Dangerous When Left Undisturbed
Mold can be lethal for anyone with asthma allergies. Since certain individuals are allergic
to mold which can grow both indoors or outdoors. It can lead to a dangerous situation
and should be dealt with immediately.
Indoor mold are commonly found in bathrooms, humidifiers, basements, and old houses.
This type of fungus is prevalent in any area that is dark, cool, and damp. Hazardous or
not, fungus is unsightly and can ruin the surface it inhabits. Getting rid of all fungus and
its spores from your home is nearly impossible once it has taken root.
Outdoor mold can grow in composters, garbage cans, stagnant water, cut grass, and piles
of leaves. By keeping these areas clean and dry, you can avoid many breathing problems
that are associated with mold.
Certain mold and mildew products can safely remove these allergens without adding new
chemicals into your home. Controlling fungus is not difficult if certain things are done.
The best way to keep this fungus under control is to prevent it before it happens.
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Pet Dander
Sixty percent of people in America come into contact with animals. It is very common for
people to have allergies to animals. Fifteen to thirty percent of people who suffer from
allergies or asthma are allergic to cats or dogs.
Asthmatics with severe allergies can have an asthma attack when exposed to pet dander.
The body's reaction to the animals is caused by a certain protein found in the animal's
saliva, urine, or dander. For some reason, cat allergies are actually twice as common as
dog allergies.
Pet Dander Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
People aren't really allergic to the pet's fur but to the allergen that sticks to
the fur, carpeting furniture … basically anywhere your pet has been. Also,
these microscopic flakes of dander travel through the air. As a matter of
fact, studies show that these allergens can stay in the air even 3 years after
an animal has been in the home.
Many people ask if there are any breeds of animals that people are not allergic to. The
answer is, since all animals have dead skin there are no non-allergic breeds. People may
be more tolerant of certain breeds of dogs than others but there is no such thing as
100% non-allergic.
All animals produce some amount of allergen, even if it is a small amount. The allergic
symptoms themselves build over time after handling an animal, with the peak time being
around 12 hours after. Any person who showed no symptoms when handling the pet at
the store when buying will start to show symptoms after it has been home for a while,
usually within a day.
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How To Keep Yourself Safe With A Pet Allergy
So what's the answer for people who want to have a pet but are allergic? What can they
do in order to have a pet? Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is try to reduce your
exposure to the allergens. You're not going to be able to get rid of them completely.
One thing you can do to try to prevent the accumulation of allergens is to clean the
house as often as you can. Make sure you vacuum with a cleaner that has a HEPA filter
otherwise allergens are just going to end up getting spread into the air.
Your pet should be kept out of your bedroom completely. This
may be hard for a real pet lover but it is essential. When you
brush your pet, wear a face mask. Then change your clothes
immediately afterward.
Pet allergy control products are the perfect solution for anyone who wants to keep the
favorite pet even if there is an asthma sufferer living at home. When you have a pet that
you love, it can be difficult to separate yourself from your little friend. These products can
help to asthma-proof your home so that an asthmatic can live safely.
Medical Treatments For Pet Allergy
Unfortunately, the success rate of allergy shots and other treatments for pet allergies is
only about 50%. Currently however, a vaccine for people allergic to cats is being tested.
This may be a major breakthrough in the future. Until then, there really isn't much more
you can do. If your allergies are severe it is probably best to stick with a fish for a pet.
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Asthma Triggers At Work And School
In many areas, pollutants are the primary risk factors for individuals who suffer from
asthma attacks. One of the most significant factors for many asthma sufferers comes in
the form of man-made pollutants. Unfortunately, many hazardous elements are
frequently found at the workplace and school and can affect the eyes, lungs and sinuses.
Pollution
As outside air becomes more polluted, more people are getting allergies and asthma
attacks. When the air outside is polluted, it is 100 times worse inside. Most people spend
more time inside where the environment is void of fresh air.
Do You Know What Is Lurking In The Air At Work or School?
Poor air is not only bad for healthy people but detrimental to
those with breathing problems. Anyone with asthma and
respiratory problems need clean air to help them live a normal
life. Pollution can cause them to have headaches, fatigue, and
irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat.
The work and school environment is very important for the health of people with asthma
and allergies. If you can, air filters should be used to clean out the air pollution that is
floating around the office. Air filters will fill your work area with crisp and clean air while
removing bacteria, mole, virus and fungi. And it will smell better too.
Eliminating harmful odors such as paint smell, aerosol sprays, and cleaning supplies is
important and using a good air cleaner is essential for better air quality. Air filters benefit
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asthmatics by removing pollutants and eliminating many serious health issues. Although
the best solution is to stop smoking, there are many air cleaners that can eliminate
smoke from the air.
For more information, you should contact your doctor about your health risks. You can
also contact your health insurance and see if a representative can give you a health
calendar with dates when the pollution is in its high peek of the season.
Smoke
It is well known that cigarette smoke can provoke asthma symptoms or trigger an attack
even in people who are not smokers themselves.
Second-hand smoke, i.e. smoke that is being exhaled by smokers in
close proximity to the person suffering from asthma, is known to cause
asthma attacks. Smoke is an irritant that attacks the internal lining of
the respiratory tract and often trigger an attack in anyone who is prone
to asthma.
Tobacco And Cigarette Smoke Are Well-Known Triggers Of Asthma
People who smoke tobacco or cigarettes are more prone to having asthma than those
people who don’t smoke. However, non-smokers are not really free from the risks of
breathing problems. Inhaling and being exposed to second hand smoke can also cause
an asthma attack. If you or a family member is a smoker, it is highly recommended to
you stop smoking when there is an asthmatic in the home.
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If you smoke or know some who smokes in an environment where there is an asthmatic
child you are risking the child’s health unnecessarily. It is also widely recognized that
children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are likely to suffer far more asthma
Although the best solution is to stop smoking, there are many air
cleaners that can eliminate smoke from the air. When there is
an asthmatic living with a smoker, an air cleaner can severely
reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
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Day By Day … Seasonal Triggers Are Waiting
Allergy season spells trouble for millions of Americans. Allergy season usually begins
with mid-spring and ends with summer. During this time, a large amount of pollen
impacts a certain amount of men and women. Another primetime is the period from late
summer months to fall, when weed pollens flourish.
Pollen
For many asthmatics, pollen happens to be a major problem. When the levels of pollen
change, many people can have severe reactions when concentrations become too high.
There are certain types that have been known to aggravate asthmatic conditions.
How Pollen Affects Asthma
One of the worst offenders for allergy and asthma sufferers is
pollen. It is the natural byproduct of plants and trees and
comes from natural elements such as grass, trees and weeds.
Most of the allergies that occur in the spring come from the
pollen. If you get allergies in the summer, it is pollen from the
grass. But you develop allergies from pollen in the late
summer, it comes from ragweed.
Your immune system may react during particular seasons when pollen and mold spread.
These are the two biggest problems that people with asthma and allergies have to deal
with in the great outdoors.
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Finding Relief From Pollen Is At Your Fingertips
You can go on the Internet and go to the weather site to find out where and when the
high pollution season is when planning a vacation. You should have your inhaler close at
hand and use long term preventative medication if the symptoms are severe. If it is
necessary, you can have a calendar to see what is headed to your area during the high
pollution seasons.
Easy Ways To Control Pollen
When it comes to pollen, there are certain things that you can do to get some relief.
When pollen count is high, you should try to avoid going outside on windy days when the
wind is blowing the pollen around. This would be a good time to use you’re the air
conditioner in your car as well as in your home. And once you are home, take a shower
or bath.
Air cleaners can also protect asthmatics from pollen. Air cleaners continuously circulate
air so that you always inhale fresh air. The best thing about air cleaners is that they can
clear away dust and pollen in just minutes. So you don’t have to wait a long time for
relief. Just plug it in and watch those dust particles disappear.
This will stop the pollen from getting in your home making it easier for you to be
comfortable. Although you cannot control the pollen count in the outdoors, you can
manage the amount that lingers in your home. And this will allow you to manage your
asthma symptoms at home.
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Extreme Weather Can Affect Your Allergies
Although weather and temperature are not touchable, they can cause a lot of problems in
your lungs. When your body feels an extreme change in temperature, it can overreact.
The usual cells that attack foreign bodies get on the defense and cause the airways in
your lungs to swell.
Extreme Temperatures Can Be Bitter
When it is extremely cold and you have asthma, your breathing can
be affected. The delicate and sensitive lining of the lungs can feel the
cold weather and overreact. Although there is no physical threat, a
person with asthma may start to wheeze or feel short of breath.
In extremely cold weather, air that reaches the lungs doesn't have a chance to warm up
sufficiently. When we breathe normally through our noses, the air that reaches the lungs
warms up during the passage.
Cool, dry air that reaches the lungs can irritate the bronchial tubes and the lining of the
lungs. When that happens, the body releases histamines which result in inflammation.
And this will eventually lead to breathing problems.
While the worst environment for an asthmatic is cold, dry air, any extreme hot or cold
temperature can cause breathing problems. When it is humid out, the rainy outdoors
promotes dust mites, mold, and pollen, which causes sensitivity to the immune system.
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Warm Heat Reduces The Risk Of Having An Asthma Attack
A surrounding that is warm and humid can often open the lung airways and relieve
symptoms One of the other things to do is to use the inhaler prescribed by your doctor.
As a precaution, you should use it thirty minutes before going into extreme cold weather.
This action by itself will significantly reduce the chances of an asthma attack.
Bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles around the bronchial tubes. This cuts the
chances of asthma being induced by changes in breathing patterns.
You should also dress warmly before going outdoors. When you stay warm, your body
can better adjust to changes in weather. This reduces chances of asthma attacks. Also,
ensure that you cool down after intensive exercise.
Consequently, you should avoid outdoor exercise when it is extremely cold. Rapid
breathing in extreme weather can bring cold, dry into your lungs and increase your risk
of an asthma attack. At the very least, use a face mask that covers your nose and
mouth. Using a mask will trap warm, moist air near the nose and mouth so that the cold
air can't get directly into your lungs and trigger an attack.
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Silent TriggersAn allergy can be described as a malfunction of the immune system, an exaggerated
response to certain substances. Your body can mistakenly believe that something it has
touched, smelled or eaten is harmful to it and your body releases massive amounts of
chemicals, such as histamine to protect itself. Silently, your body can attack itself.
Food Allergies
It is believed that 11 million Americans suffer from food allergies. The most
common food allergies are generally eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts (such as
walnuts), fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. Some children do grow out of some
food allergies as they age, although allergies to peanuts, fish, shellfish and
nuts are often considered lifetime allergies.
Symptoms of food allergies are varied and range from a tingling of the mouth to swelling
of the tongue and throat to difficulty breathing. As with other types of allergies there is
no cure for a food allergy. If you need to, you should seek the help of an allergist. He or
she will perform a patch test to determine the exact cause of allergic reactions. This can
serve as a guideline so that you can develop a diet based around your food allergies.
Avoid The Foods That Cause Allergies
This can be difficult, especially when eating out in a restaurant. Depending on the
severity of allergy, even slight contamination of food products can cause reactions. There
are ways to help you or your loved one manage food allergies. In the case of a milk or
egg allergy there are alternatives that can be used when cooking. There are many online
sites dedicated to supplying education and support to those with food allergies.
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Exercise
Do you end up with wheezing, chough or other asthma symptoms after physical exertion?
In some people, asthma is simply triggered by exercise.
Exercise generally helps people to keep a healthy and desirable body weight, boost the
immune system, as well as strengthen and tone the muscles of the body. Most people
who exercise expect nothing but healthy benefits whenever they go to the gym, right?
Exercise Can Be Hazardous To Asthmatics
But in the case of exercise-induced asthma, going to the gym and trying hard to keep fit
and sexy may be a no-no. Individuals who suffer from exercise-induced asthma cannot
handle the physical exertion. They are highly discouraged from performing in exercises
that are strenuous to the body … and to the lungs.
When an individual gives his or her best in an exercise routine, it requires
physical effort. When a person exerts too much physical effort, the
breathing pattern can change and become labored. Sometimes this leads
to a medical condition called exercise-induced asthma. Coughing and
wheezing during or after exercise are the most common symptoms.
Dry And Cold Air Can Be Deadly Trigger
Exercising is considered to be a strenuous physical activity and can be hazardous for
asthmatics. When people are exercise, they tend to breathe through their mouth and
take in dry, cold air to enter the lower airways. Since the mouth was used for breathing,
the nose did not have the chance to make the air warm and humid for the airways.
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Asthmatics Should Avoid Excessive Exercise
Individuals who suffer from exercise-induced asthma can reduce or prevent asthma
attack by avoiding excessive exercise. Minor exercises such as brisk walking, swimming,
leisure biking, free downhill skiing, hiking and stretching can somehow be tolerated by
patients who have this condition. But extreme physical sports such as basketball, soccer,
long-distance running, and field hockey should be avoided to prevent future attacks.
People who are suffer from exercise-induced asthma attacks
should also take extra effort to keep themselves warm during
cold weather. Wearing a surgical mask or scarf over the nose
and mouth can greatly help in decreasing the symptoms of EIAs
by primarily warming the inhaled air.
Exercise-Induced Asthma Does Not Mean The End Of Your Fitness Plan
When a person is diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma, it doesn't necessarily mean
that he or she cannot participate in sports and activities that mean a lot of fun. These
sports not only provide a way to relax but it also gives a chance to maintain and enhance
their health. People who have asthma should not feel that they are not like normal
people due to the fact that there are some activities that they cannot perform.
If you enjoy exercise and want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you can do this with the
right fitness. Even if you have asthma, you manage your symptoms with the right
exercise regime. As long as you maintain warm, humid air in your lungs, you can perform
many types of exercise. You may need to talk to your physician about preventative
medication so that you remain in a safe zone when performing this certain activity.
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Perfumes
Perfumes come in what seems like a never ending option of fragrances and aromas. For
people with with asthma and allergies (such as seasonal or allergic reactions to dust)
wearing perfume can be a struggle.
Be Careful With Scents
Like everyone else, people with allergies like to explore fragrances and make
a statement. However, it can be a challenge to find one that doesn’t trigger a
reaction. A few basic hints can help anyone who is looking for perfume but not
the breathing problems that accompany it.
Whether you are talking about the scent itself or the application process, a light aroma
has less likelihood of setting off an allergic reaction or asthma attack. A light application
of a mild scent is easier for people to tolerate. And it can free an individual from a
scentless existence.
Shop With A Friend
When shopping for a fragrance, bring a trusted friend with you. Explain what you are
looking for and have them do most of the sniffing in an attempt to find the light aromas
that are less likely to set you off.
If you should experience an allergic reaction, then the shopping experience will come to
an end. Since it will be impossible for you to tell which scent caused the reaction, you will
have to save your shopping expedition for another time. Thankfully, the same perfumes
will probably be there the next week.
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Avoid Musky Scents And Floral Aromas
Musky and floral aromas tend to have a high concentration of allergy triggers. Softer
oriental or woody scents carry the least likely reactive triggers. These can be difficult to
determine if you are standing in an aisle of a department store.
Wherever you choose to do your searching for the right perfume for you, make sure you
choose a place that has a staffed counter so you can explain what you are looking for
while minimizing exposure to other basic allergens. Ask permission to step a few feet
from the counter so that you are not in the direct line of fire from other harsher scents
that someone else is considering.
Plan The Perfume Shopping Trip On A Low Allergy Trigger Day
If you live in a heavy smog or a pollen area, your available days
may be limited. These are the days you probably wouldn’t be able
to wear any perfume anyway. Walking into the store with allergy or
asthma symptoms is not a solid platform for trying to find a
perfume you can tolerate.
While a sales person may try to sell you a popular scent, it is best to turn it down. A
reaction could be immediate or take 10-20 minutes to occur. It is better to prevent an
attack then to have to try to stop it.
Perfumes are like people. They are each different and have special chemistrys. You can
perform a trial and error with each scent to find the right one for you. It should be one
that is pleasant to your nose but won’t irritate your lungs.
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Sinus Infections
Currently, asthma and sinusitis are increasing in frequency. People with chronic sinusitis
are sometimes at higher risk of developing asthma. When a person has asthma, the
home environment is very important. If there is poor air quaility, asthma and sinusitis are
likely to get worse. For example, asthmatic children have higher risk of getting sinusitis
from exposure to second hand smoke.
When asthma comes with a sinus infection, simple treatment will not do.
Once the nose is blocked, an individual is forced to breathe through the
mouth which can hasten an asthma attack. The air breathed through the
mouth is drier and cooler than the air breathed through the nose. And
dry, cold air as we know can trigger an asthma attack.
Since both asthma and sinusitis are considered as inflammatory diseases, their
treatments are similar. Bacterial infection can also be reduced by breathing exercises,
various enzymes, iodides, and irrigation. However, if the sinus infection does not improve
with antibiotics, a CT scan may be necessary.
Asthma and sinusitis are often treated at the same time as what affects the sinus affects
the entire upper respiratory system. Symptoms can generally range from mild shortness
of breath to chest pain, coughing and tightness in the chest.
Sinusitis can worsen asthma. However, many patients who have successful treatment of
sinus infection find that their asthma also improves. Controlling the inflammatory process
in the nose can help to control asthma symptoms. Beside antibiotics, maintaining a
healthy diet is also important. After all, a healthy body is less likely to get sick.
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Safeguard Your Home From Asthma And Allergies
Episodes of asthma attacks can be very severe and even life threatening. For this reason,
prompt identification of triggers is important in the long-term management of asthma. In
order to effectively control symptoms, it is important to know your triggers. If you keep
track of them, you can learn to manage your symptoms.
The home environment is very important when it comes to asthma
treatment. Keeping the clean home is one of the key concern for asthma
relief. Reducing animal dander, dust mites, mold and pollen will help with
breathing problems and help to keep you healthy.
Getting rid of allergens or neutralizing them is very important. When neutralized these
dangerous items from the house are harmless. Treating the carpets, furniture, and
bedding regularly is the best way to neutralize the allergens in your home. Neutralizing
your home can be done with many different products. These items can be bought at
hardware stores, health stores and on the Internet too. Do some research on the
Internet where you’ll find articles on different items to use when neutralizing your home.
The pets in your home should to be kept clean and free of allergens. When buying
cleaning supplies, you should search for the one that can rid your home of dust mites
and animal allergen. There are so many kinds of allergen free cleaning supplies for your
home to help keep your family in a clean environment.
Although allergens are everywhere, they can be controlled in many ways. One is through
maintaining the area in which we live and work, making it easier on our respiratory
system to function. The best way to prevent attacks is to provide an environment that is
clean and well protected.
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More Information On Asthma Products
Even though asthma is difficult to live with, it can be successfully controlled with the right kind
of therapy. There are ways to control the illness and keep symptoms at bay. If you want to
learn about different types of medical treatments and natural remedies, take a peek at:
Air Cleaners Can Stop Your Worst Asthma Attacks
Using Air Humidifiers To Breathe Easy
Allergy Bedding Prevents Asthma Symptoms
Allergy Control Products That Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms
Choosing Allergy Cleaning Products To Ease Your Asthma Symptoms
Using Asthma Herbs To Prevent And Treat Attacks
Using Asthma Products For Daily Help
Dust and Pollen Masks Can Prevent Symptoms From Outdoor Allergies
Using Dust Mite Covers To Protect Your Home Against Allergens
Mold And Mildew Products To Properly Clean Your Home
Finding The Right Pet Allergy Control Product For Your Family
The Benefits Of HEPA Vacuum Cleaners For Asthma
Most people find fewer problems with the disease when they find a treatment plan that is suited to their
lifestyle. Any asthma treatment that has been prescribed by a physician should always be taken as
ordered, even if there are no symptoms.
For more information on asthma symptoms, treatment plans, and preventative care, visit
safetreatmentsforasthma.com. While there is no cure for asthma, you have the ability to control it so
that you can breathe symptom-free.
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The Asthma Medication Guide:
How To Manage Your Symptoms Before They Control You
Are You Confused About The Different Medications For Asthma?
Asthma is chronic disease that is hallmarked by the inflammation of the bronchial or
breathing tubes of the lungs. While there is no known specific cause, many of the
triggers are well known and unavoidable.
With the right information, you can manage all of the symptoms anytime that you want.
When you have the right asthma treatment plan for your particular condition, you regain
control. So when it is impossible to avoid triggers such as pollen or pet dander, you
should have a plan of attack to control symptoms.
The Asthma Medication Guide Is a FREE informational ebook on how to plan a
safe, effective medical plan that suits your condition and lifestyle.
With the assistance of your doctor, you can take asthma medications to live symptom-
free. This guide contains everything you need to know to about asthma and treatments
options. Visit safetreatmentsforasthma.com/asthmabooks for more details.
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