Asthma Health Tips
Created: Mar 18, 2005 10:00 AM
Open the windows in every room every day to get the fresh air blowing through your homeIf you have allergies, buy dust-mite covers for the pillows and mattressDo not bring Easter lilies into your homeDo not use aerosols or sprays to clean your house as the chemicals will linger in the air. Instead use a damp duster, vacuum, Swiffer mop or a damp mop
Open the windows in every room every day to get the fresh air blowing through your home
If you have allergies, buy dust-mite covers for the pillows and mattress
Buy new pillows every year
Do not bring Easter lilies into your home
Do not use aerosols or sprays to clean your house as the chemicals will linger in the air. Instead use a damp duster, vacuum, Swiffer mop or a damp mop
Never use fresh air sprays, Lysol sprays or plug-ins; these will irritate asthmatic airways
Do not allow anyone to smoke in your home or workplace
Encourage children to play outside whenever possible
Adults should exercise daily outside but not along roads where air pollution is high