PREVENTIONS

PREVENTIONS
* Reduce exposure to environmental activators, such as molds, pollens, animal dander and secondhand tobacco smoke by:
1. Keeping the home cooled to 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Providing excellent ventilation with HEPA ( high-efficiency particulate air)filters, fans and other devices
3. Maintain humidity between 40 and 50 percent
4. Put on a mask when cleaning the house or doing yard work, or better yet, hand over these tasks to others
5. Combine mold inhibitor to paint, particularly in damp places like the bathroom
6. Replace carpets with hard flooring
7. Closely stay on the asthma action plan suggested by the doctor. Be sure to take all asthma medications as ordered.
8. Keep a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, enough rest, and regular exercise.
9. Keep a healthy weight. Obese persons who lose weight often get rid of symptoms of asthma as well.