10 Tips to help prevent asthma (with photos)
 

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Asthma is a lung condition that causes wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It is triggered by irritants or some allergen, like - cold air, viruses, tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, moulds, and animal dander. Some people have coughing or wheezing only during exercise (called exercise-induced asthma).

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Avoid smoke, especially cigarette smoke, vapours and chemical fumes.

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Stay indoors during the humid season or the change of seasons especially when the pollen count is high.

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Do not use fans in closed and dusty places.

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Cover mattresses and pillows with plastic covers. Wash the bedding in hot water every week.

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Do not use a vaporizer or humidifier unless it is thoroughly cleaned.

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Do not have close contact with pets. Pet owners should bathe their pet weekly.

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The cleaning of the house or the surroundings should be done by wet mopping rather than sweeping, wherever possible. This avoids the generation of allergen aerosols which could act as a triggering factor.

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The doctor should be contacted in case the medicines are not effective in keeping the breathing comfortable.