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Asthma symptoms can be substantially
reduced by avoiding known allergens and respiratory irritants. If
someone with asthma is sensitive to dust mites, exposure can be
reduced by encasing mattresses and pillows in allergen-impermeable
covers, removing carpets from bedrooms, and by vacuuming regularly.
Exposure to dust mites and mold can be reduced by lowering indoor
humidity.
If a person is allergic to an animal that cannot be removed from the
home, the animal should be kept out of the patient's bedroom.
Filtering material can be placed over the heating outlets to trap
animal dander. Exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollution,
industrial dusts, and irritating fumes should also be avoided.
Allergy desensitization may be helpful in reducing asthma symptoms
and medication use, but the size of the benefit compared to other
treatments is not known. |
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