How to Minimize Asthma Triggers in Your Home

You may know all too well how uncomfortable and frustrating asthma attacks are if you have them yourself. Reducing triggers in your environment is one of the most impactful ways to minimize flare-ups. 

Many common asthma triggers, from dust to pet dander and mold, are lurking in your home. The good news is that simple but powerful ways to reduce or eliminate these triggers, making your home safer and more inviting.

Here’s how to eliminate asthma triggers at home.

Keeps Your Home Dust-Free and Clean

Dust is a significant trigger for asthma. Even tiny amounts can exacerbate symptoms. Vacuum your floors regularly, but ensure you get one with a HEPA filter to limit dust in the air. These filters trap micro stuff that regular vacuums can miss and wipe surfaces with a damp rag to keep dust from floating. And wash your bedding in hot water once a week at a minimum because it will kill dust mites that have made their way into your sheets and pillows.

Control Pet Dander

Many people with asthma also have asthma triggered by household pets. Although pets are beloved parts of many households, their dander can get stuck in the air, furniture, or carpet and elicit an allergic response. 

To create an environment for your pet dander, keep your bedroom and main living areas pet-free. Run your pets regularly to keep the shedding dander down in your home. Wash your pet’s bedding regularly, and vacuum your floors and furniture with a vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter.

Manage Moisture and Mold

Mold thrives in prominent, wet, and moist locations. Exposure to asthmathogens triggers asthma and can significantly influence asthma symptoms. One of the most critical aspects of mold prevention is controlling humidity levels inside. If your bathroom, kitchen, or basement is more humid.

Be Careful with Chemicals

Common culprits include cleansers, air fresheners, and perfumes that irritate the lungs and aggravate asthma symptoms. For that same cleaning power minus all the toxic chemicals in most store-bought products, use safe cleaning products such as vinegar, baking soda, or lemon juice. Ramp up triggers Your home should avoid air fresheners and candles, as their odors can trigger asthma attacks.

Make Sure Your Home Is Well Ventilated

Adequate ventilation is key to limiting asthma triggers. Old air can also hold allergens and irritants hostage, whereas fresh air can spread them out. If the weather allows, open windows to let in fresh air. If you cannot open windows, run an air cleaner with a HEPA filter to lower allergens.

Remember to Stay Tuned in With Regular Health Checks

For asthma, it is essential to have regular health check-ups. Routine medical check-ups should include urinalysis as a screening test for early detection of asthma-related complications.

If you’re getting ready to start a new job, a pre-employment medical exam can also help detect potential asthma triggers in the workplace. Staying on top of your health will help you manage your asthma more effectively and reduce the risk of an attack.

Wrapping Up

These simple steps will help minimize the triggers for asthma in your home. With some effort and planning, you can also make your house more comfortable and reduce your chances of an asthma attack. Do these things today, and sleep easier tonight.