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Spring Time Allergy and Asthma Triggers

As the spring months usher in warmer temperatures, many asthma and allergy sufferers also begin to exhibit symptoms. This article will provide you with some useful tips on how to reduce allergy symptoms and asthma triggers and attacks.

Below are tips to help:
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Focus on Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

By taking the time to clean up your breathing environment you can minimize potential allergy and asthma triggers. Many allergy and asthma sufferers are surprised to learn indoor air can be five times more polluted than outdoor air. Take steps to improve your overall indoor air quality and breathe easier. Have an HVAC professional come out to clean and inspect your home’s ventilation system and change out your furnace filter regularly. Purchase indoor plants to naturally filter out toxins from your home air. Check your home regularly for signs of excessive moisture and mold.

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Make Healthier Choices When Purchasing Items for Your Home

Instead of buying household cleaners and detergents laden with dangerous chemicals, swap them out for natural cleaning products that use vinegar and baking soda. Take the time to read labels and avoid bringing anything into your home that contains harsh chemical ingredients. Choose home furnishings made from natural materials and fabrics. Avoid purchasing laminate flooring or furniture made from particleboard. The adhesives used in these products often contain formaldehyde. Focus your efforts on eliminating products containing chemical ingredients from your home.

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Pay Extra Attention to the Bedroom

Dust mites are one of the biggest allergy and asthma triggers. They tend to accumulate in mattresses and bedding. Wash your sheets and comforter weekly in hot water. Use dust proof covers on your pillows and mattresses. Vacuum your bedroom with a HEPA filtered model regularly and dust using a microfiber cloth. Keep pets out of the bedroom to avoid having a reaction to pet dander or any other allergens that may have attached to your pet’s coat. Do not use candles or air fresheners.

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Asses Your Home Environment to Identify Any Potential Asthma and Allergy Triggers

One of the most effective ways to identify any asthma or allergy indoor air triggers is to purchase a Home Air Test. There are tests available to alert you to the presence of hundreds of VOCs, tobacco smoke, mold, and formaldehyde. Once you obtain your results you can take any necessary steps towards achieving cleaner home air.

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