Air Fresheners May Increase Risk of Asthma
the airway becomes larger and allows air to pass through the lungs easier. Some are short-acting (4 to 6 hours) and are used when symptoms increase sharply, while longer-acting bronchodilators are used daily to treat more chronic COPD symptoms. People with...
Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be triggered by such things as exposure to an environmental ...
Adults 60 and older face an increased risk of RSV, yet many are unaware of how to protect themselves. NIH Study Links Specific Outdoor Air Pollutants to Asthma Attacks in Urban Children Ozone and fine particulate matter are associated with non-viral asthma attacks in children and adolescents in...
Perfumes, air fresheners, or other scented products Dusty rooms Your doctor can test you to see what causes your allergic asthma. The two most common (and recommended) methods are: Pricking your skin with a tiny amount of the allergen and measuring the size of the red bumps 20 minutes late...
There are some steps you can take to help limit the likelihood of your cat developing airway disease. These include avoidingobesity in your cat, limiting the use of aerosol products such as air fresheners, household cleaners, and perfumes in your home, avoiding dusty, clay-based litters, and...
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Cigarette smoke is a major problem for asthma sufferers. So is air pollution from motor vehicles. Chemical sprays like air fresheners, hair spray, cleaning products and even strong beauty aids can trigger an asthma attack. Some people cough, wheeze or feel out of breath during or after ...
Don't use air fresheners or scented candles. Asthma Triggers: Pets, Cockroaches, and Mold Many kids with asthma also have allergies to pets, bugs, andmold, which are common asthma triggers. If your child is allergic, you can reduce your child’s exposure to these triggers by following ...
Popular holiday-scented items like candles, dried potpourri, scented pine cones and cinnamon brooms all pose a similar risk tochildrenwith asthma as air fresheners do year-round, the ALA warns. Cinnamon brooms in particular create a powerful asthma-triggering scent. Parents should refrain from hang...