How can Asthma Triggers be controlled and reduced?
• No smoking indoors (or in the car). • Cover mattress, box springs and pillows with special allergy-proof encasings. • Remove carpet in the bedroom or vacuum often. • Regularly clean your home to remove dust. • Wash bedding in hot water weekly. • Fix leaks and moisture problems. • Store all food in air-tight containers or in the refrigerator. • Clean up crumbs and dirty dishes and remove garbage daily. • Keep cats, dogs, and caged pets out of your home. • Avoid using products with strong odors around family members with asthma.2 • Avoid or control exposure to asthma-causing agents at your job. What are the symptoms of an Asthma Emergency? The following symptoms indicate an emergency: trouble walking or talking, lips/fingernails are gray or blue, chest/neck muscles are working hard. If you have these symptoms or see someone with them dial 911. How is asthma treated? You can control your asthma and avoid an attack by taking your medicine as prescribed and by avoiding the triggers that c
