Asthma
What Causes Asthma Symptoms to Appear?
Substances that you may inhale can cause allergy symptoms or can also trigger an asthma episode. Dust mites, pollens, molds, pet dander and even cockroach droppings may cause you to have asthma symptoms. It is best to avoid or limit your exposure to known allergens in order to prevent asthma symptoms. Irritants in the air including smoke from cigarettes, wood fires, or charcoal grills can cause asthma symptoms to appear. Also, strong fumes or odors like household sprays, paint, gasoline, perfumes, and scented soaps can be an irritant and can aggravate inflamed, sensitive airways. Respiratory infections such as colds, flu, sore throats, and sinus infections may cause...
Read MoreAvoiding Asthma Triggers at Home
While it may be impossible to remove every trigger from your home, there are many things you can do to give yourself “breathing room” and turn your stressful house into a happy home! Air conditioning. Many airborne triggers can be captured in the filter of an air conditioning unit. If air conditioning every room is not an option for you, a single unit in your bedroom would probably be the best alternative. Be sure filters are changed regularly. Heating. If your home or apartment has forced-air heating, put a filter or a piece of cheesecloth over each vent to help trap airborne particles. Again, change these filters regularly. Dust control. Heavy drapes,...
Read MoreBack To School Basics
Excepted from Fresh AAir™ a publication of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Returning to the classroom with asthma and allergies requires planning. The beginning of the school year is stressful for most healthy children and their parents. But if your child has asthma or allergies, the anticipation of the coming school year becomes just a bit more nerve-racking. It does not have to be that way. With some preparation and organization, you and your kids can have a problem-free year. Triggers inside and outside the classroom are everywhere. Rugs or carpeting can collect dirt, dust mites, and chalk dust. Furry animals in kindergarten class are cute but...
Read MoreAAFA & Celebrity Nanny Jo Frost Join Forces
LAC+USC Medical Center’s Breathmobile® Participates in “EIB Active” Campaign with Celebrity Nanny Jo Frost to Educate Families About Asthma and Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm (EIB) Los Angeles, CA - LAC+USC Medical Center Breathmobile® joins forces with Celebrity Nanny and parenting guru Jo Frost to educate families on EIB and the importance of remaining healthy and active despite the diagnosis. EIB Active, a national health campaign started in 2010 was created to raise awareness about asthma and exercise induced bronchospasm. EIB is a breathing condition that is estimated to affect some 30 million...
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