Home environment for people with asthma: reducing triggers
Making changes to the bedroom and living room is the basic work of reducing flare-ups.
Bedroom
- Wash bedding regularly and dry it thoroughly to reduce house dust mite
- Reduce thick carpets, fabric soft furnishings and piles of soft toys
- Keep the room ventilated, and use dehumidifying measures when the humidity is too high
Living room and kitchen
Avoid smoke (including second-hand smoke), mosquito coils and aromatherapy and other irritating smells; turn on the range hood and keep the room ventilated when cooking; use wet cleaning instead of dry sweeping to reduce dust; during pollen season, reduce keeping windows open for long periods or drying clothes by the window.
Other details
If you are sensitive to pet dander, pay attention to where pets go and to cleaning; after decorating or adding new furniture, increase ventilation; clean air conditioner filters and humidifying equipment regularly so they do not become a source of pollution. Changes to the environment need to be kept up over time. Combined with regular medicine and follow-up visits, this can make control more stable.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Please follow your doctor's instructions for your specific situation.
This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. If your symptoms affect daily life, please see a doctor.