Asthma: What you need to stay away from

Pollen and Mold

Outdoor allergen like mold and pollens. Asthma can occur in the high season of pollen and it depends on the area you are live in. In addition during the high season of pollen you need to keep contact less with them and keep windows closed to prevent any allergic reaction. You need to increase the dose of your medication at high season.

Dampness and wetness are the best place when indoor mold can grow. To keep the house as dry as possible, make sure faucets, pipes, and other sources of water are not leaking. You need to clean any surfaces that have mold. Basement needs to be dehumidified as it can be a good place for storing mold.

Pets

For people who have an allergic response to cats, dogs, or other animals with fur, it is the animals’ flakes of skin (dander) or dried saliva that cause the reaction. You need to have no pet or at least have hypoallergenic pet. If you really need your pet you can keep them but out of your room or your home. Also carpets can hide fur of animal so be careful.

Insects

Some people with asthma are allergic to the dried droppings and remains of cockroaches. To keep insects out of your home you need to close garbage container very good and don’t keep food out. You can use powder, gels and pastes to kill cockroaches.

Dust mites also are a common culprit. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that can live in carpets, furniture, mattresses, and bedding. They are harmless but they can trigger allergy and asthma.

Smoke, Strong odours, and Sprays

Smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes, or a wood-burning stove or fireplace can trigger an asthma attack in some people. So the solution is to stay away from smokers and to quit smoking if you have asthma. Smoking has been linked with higher risk of heart disease and COPD.

Strong odours and sprays, such as perfume, aftershave, scented body lotions, hair spray, talcum powder, paint, new carpet, and others also can be problematic for some people with asthma. Exposure to these irritants should be limited as much as possible.

Exercise

10 minutes of warming up are important to prevent asthma symptoms related to exercise. In addition you need to exercise in a god air quality with low level of pollen.

You can use also rescue inhaler 10 minutes prior to exercise to lower the chance of having asthmatic reaction.

Medications

Beta-blockers, aspirin and NSAID can cause asthmatic reaction.

You need to consult your doctor to have alternative choice.

Sulphites in Foods

Some food and drinks contain sulphite a preservative used to prevent discoloration. You can find it in beer, wine, processed potatoes, sauerkraut, and shrimp. If you have asthma caused by sulphite-containing food so you need to avoid them and read always label carefully.

Other Asthma Triggers

Some people find that viral infections, changes in weather, strong emotions, or their menstrual cycle worsen asthma symptoms, or even trigger an attack.

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http://reply.universityhealthnews.com/dm?id=EFA120121DFDAFD5F8F3DA6B988751DC7C284B82B634D4A3

https://www.askdrshah.com/blog/diet-in-asthma/