Indoor Environmental Triggers

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Video Transcript:

For a person with asthma, a trigger is a substance, event, or activity that brings on asthma symptoms.

Some asthma triggers that are found inside the home include:

• dust mites
• pests such as cockroaches, mice, and rats
• warm blooded pets such as cats and dogs
• mold
• secondhand smoke, and
• consumer products that release chemicals and strong odors such as:
  • plug-in air fresheners
  • cleaning products, and
  • scented personal hygiene products

Your goal, when performing a home assessment, is to educate and equip asthma patients with the tools they need to effectively manage their asthma and reduce their exposure to these triggers in their home.