ents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after

Of 10 to 12 million Americans with asthma, 5,000 die each year...

If you don't know this by now you will learn it here; Proper environmental and home interventions are essential and a must for people who struggle with asthma, and implementing these changes may result in dramatic alleviation and resolution of common asthma symptoms and perhaps even the need for medications. The most effective yet less implemented way to effective and proper long term asthma as well as allergy control is avoiding triggers.

I would like to stress on the fact that More than 2000 irritants exist indoors, and that is where we spend more than a third of our lives according to research. So, to optimally protect yourself from getting exposed to indoor and outdoor irritants, you should keep your home clean, reduce pet dander by applying known and effective ways, attaching a filter to vacuums, use of air conditioners, maintaining proper humidity, ensuring clean air in home and not wearing contacts during pollen season as that is a big no no.

There is no one cause of asthma and most cases of are the result of a combination of allergic and/or nonallergic pathways. The known triggers include allergens like house dust mites, pollen, molds and animal dander. Other factors are those that pollute air, such as burning coal, gasoline and wood which releases nitrogen and sulfur dioxide into the air resulting in airway hypersensitivity and may even exacerbate an attack . Powerful odors, such as those emanating from household cleaners and cleansers, personal care products that are filled with chemicals, perfumes, fabric softeners, laundry detergents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after

plemented way to effective and proper long term asthma as well as allergy control is avoiding triggers.

I would like to stress on the fact that More than 2000 irritants exist indoors, and that is where we spend more than a third of our lives according to research. So, to optimally protect yourself from getting exposed to indoor and outdoor irritants, you should keep your home clean, reduce pet dander by applying known and effective ways, attaching a filter to vacuums, use of air conditioners, maintaining proper humidity, ensuring clean air in home and not wearing contacts during pollen season as that is a big no no.

There is no one cause of asthma and most cases of are the result of a combination of allergic and/or nonallergic pathways. The known triggers include allergens like house dust mites, pollen, molds and animal dander. Other factors are those that pollute air, such as burning coal, gasoline and wood which releases nitrogen and sulfur dioxide into the air resulting in airway hypersensitivity and may even exacerbate an attack . Powerful odors, such as those emanating from household cleaners and cleansers, personal care products that are filled with chemicals, perfumes, fabric softeners, laundry detergents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after

pplying known and effective ways, attaching a filter to vacuums, use of air conditioners, maintaining proper humidity, ensuring clean air in home and not wearing contacts during pollen season as that is a big no no.

There is no one cause of asthma and most cases of are the result of a combination of allergic and/or nonallergic pathways. The known triggers include allergens like house dust mites, pollen, molds and animal dander. Other factors are those that pollute air, such as burning coal, gasoline and wood which releases nitrogen and sulfur dioxide into the air resulting in airway hypersensitivity and may even exacerbate an attack . Powerful odors, such as those emanating from household cleaners and cleansers, personal care products that are filled with chemicals, perfumes, fabric softeners, laundry detergents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after

molds and animal dander. Other factors are those that pollute air, such as burning coal, gasoline and wood which releases nitrogen and sulfur dioxide into the air resulting in airway hypersensitivity and may even exacerbate an attack . Powerful odors, such as those emanating from household cleaners and cleansers, personal care products that are filled with chemicals, perfumes, fabric softeners, laundry detergents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after

ents and bleach can and will trigger attacks or allergic reactions.

Another fact people may be unaware of is that, respiratory or upper airway infections in asthmatics, such as a cold and especially if it progresses to infected airways or sinuses, will more than likely result in an asthma attack. Also, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and discomfort may develop during and after exercise or exposure to cold weather and these symptoms can occur even if the individual is on optimum meds.

On another note, medications such as aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen and voltaren as well as medications commonly used to treat elevated blood pressure, eye problems like glaucoma, migraine, thyroid and liver problems also have been found to aggravate asthma. A special note should be to made Beta-blockers which are used to manage heart diseases and high blood pressure as they are known to cause airway constriction. Also, sulfites which are preservatives added to some foods can cause hives, itchiness, allergies and shortness of breath in people with asthma.

Finally it is worth while mentioning that from an emotional standpoint, stress , anxiety and similar psychological problems may aggravate asthma symptoms. Psychological factors alone do not seem to provoke attacks, but therapy may be required for proper control of symptoms in sensitive individuals who tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves if you may.