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| Asthma affects millions of Americans and many children. |
May is a busy month in terms of awareness campaigns. Not only is May MCS Awareness Month, it also has been dedicated as Asthma Awareness Month.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants the public to become more aware of the growing rates of asthma and how it affects families and communities around them.
The chronic respiratory disease affects almost 26 million Americans, 7 million of which are children. The condition is also widespread among low income and minority populations.
Asthma is a concern not only for those who suffer from it, but society in general because of the indirect costs involved for the healthcare system, economy and lifestyle.
In many cases, asthma can be caused or aggravated by indoor and outdoor air pollution and other toxins.
The EPA suggests the following tips to keep asthma under control:
- Know your asthma triggers and avoid them – Triggers may include air pollutants, dust mites, secondhand smoke, cockroaches and mold.
- Create an asthma action plan – Daily asthma management is essential, this includes reducing exposure to triggers
- Get active – Sports and activities contribute to an overall feeling of well-being
- Be ‘air aware’ – Plan your outdoor activities around local air quality conditions to help prevent attacks. For smart phones, a mobile app may be available for updates in the Air Quality Index.
Remove asthma triggers from your indoor air
With North Americans spending so much time indoors, indoor air pollution has become a major concern for those affected by asthma.
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| AllerAir's AirMedic Series is great for particles, asthma triggers and other indoor air concerns. |
With source control, good ventilation and air cleaning, anyone can improve their indoor air quality.
The best air purifiers feature safe and proven air filters that can remove a wide range of indoor air contaminants, including dust, particles, mold, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, odors and gases.
All of these pollutants can contribute to the inflammation to airways, so keeping the air as clean and contaminant-free as possible must be a No. 1 priority.
AllerAir has developed high-quality air purifiers for allergy and asthma, which include a medical-grade HEPA filter as well as a deep-bed activated carbon filter and optional UV germicidal filtration to remove the above-mentioned pollutants.
An air purifier in the bedroom can make the difference for effective asthma management. See a recent blog post about a study on the benefits of air purifiers in the bedroom.
Contact AllerAir for more information and options.
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