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Child Asthma
Tips for Reducing Indoor Asthma Triggers
Because there are many indoor sources of asthma triggers, and exposures can be frequent, prolonged and intense, parents can control and prevent the onset of asthma or the likelihood of an attack by taking some very simple steps at home. HCHH recommends five easy steps to help cut down on indoor triggers of asthma:
* Eliminate the number one indoor trigger of asthma. Cockroaches are one
of the greatest indoor triggers of asthma, especially in urban areas
like Los Angeles. Significantly reduce exposure to cockroaches and
their dried droppings by using roach baits and other roach killing
products, like those from Raid(R).
* Keep pests out of the home. Leftover food can attract pests -- store
food in Ziploc(R) bags and containers, and be sure to put garbage in
containers with lids to help keep cockroaches and other insects out of
the house.
* Wash away dust and mold. Remove dust and dust mites by regularly
cleaning countertops and other surfaces with a product such as
Pledge(R), and be sure to clean and wash curtains, bedding, and other
household fabrics regularly.
* Keep away from germs and allergens. Limiting your child's exposure to
others with cold or flu-like symptoms and away from anything that they
have shown an allergic reaction to in the past, such as cats, dogs,
birds or foods. Use cleaners like Scrubbing Bubbles(R) to help cut
down on germs.
* Enjoy the open air. Tobacco smoke should be kept outdoors and away
from your children; smoke outside and confirm that no one smokes
indoors at a day care center or school where your child is enrolled.
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