If your child has asthma, ensuring that your home is a clean place where you can all breathe freely can be a catch-22. The act of cleaning your home – dusting, vacuuming, and stirring up dust, dander, and dirt – can trigger an asthma attack, but the house needs to stay clean in order to help prevent those very attacks. Plus, no matter how careful you are while cleaning, irritants can be lurking in your cleaning products. Many asthmatics find that the chemicals or fragrances in cleaning ... [Read More]
Asthma
Physical Exercise Ideas for Children With Asthma
You may think exercise and asthma are incompatible, especially if you have ever seen your child wheeze or cough out on the field. However, exercise is vital for your child’s health and development. With a well-managed asthma plan in place, your child can be free to join in games and sports, symptom free. Why do asthma flare-ups occur? Having asthma means that your child’s airways are hypersensitive to things such as pollen, pet dander, or even cold air. These things are called allergens. ... [Read More]