Health Tip: Have Clean Air at Home

(HealthDay News) -- Polluted air inside the home can aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms.

The American Lung Association offers these suggestions to help keep the air clean at home:

  • Don't allow smoking in the home.
  • Have your home tested for radon gas.
  • Make sure your home's humidity level is below 50 percent. Install a dehumidifier if humidity levels are too high.
  • To prevent attracting mold, make sure no plumbing is dripping or leaking.
  • Keep trash covered and food securely stored to ward off pests.
  • Avoid using candles or sprays to hide odors.
  • Avoid using household products that contain toxic chemicals.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    FDA Approves First Nasal Spray to Curb Anaphylaxis, An Alternative to Injections

    Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Planes' Air Ventilation Can't Spread Nut Allergens to Passengers: Study

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Diabetes Meds Metformin, GLP-1s Can Also Curb Asthma

    “Chameleon” Immune Cells Linked To Severe Asthma

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    Certain Pollens Worse for Triggering Asthma Attacks

    Some Cases of Recurrent Wheeze in Kids May Need New Treatment

    Most Americans Won't Get Vaccinated as Flu, COVID Season Looms: Survey

    Flu Cases Start to Surge as Americans Prepare for Holiday Gatherings

    Obesity Raises Risk of Severe Infection, Especially in People With Diabetes

    How To Fight Common Wintertime Respiratory Viruses

    Experimental Nasal Spray Might Ward Off Multiple Viruses