These are common asthma triggers, and keeping a clean environment can go a long way in preventing asthma flareups. Make vacuuming and dusting part of your weekly cleaning routine to avoid triggering an asthma attack. To avoid dust mites, use mattress and pillow covers, wash bedding often and avoid quilts that use down feathers.  Mold is caused by humidity, so use a hygrometer to check how humid your home environment is. Use a dehumidifier to keep the environment moisture and mold-free. Regularly disinfect showers and other places where moisture can lead to mold growth. If you suspect there is a significant mold problem in your home or work place, get it professionally inspected and removed. Get a HEPA or other type of air filter for your home. You can also use fans and air conditioning to maintain good air circulation. Some people with asthma are highly sensitive to perfumes. If that's you, don't wear a lot of perfume and try to avoid being around people who wear a lot of perfume. If you must use perfume, use it lightly and try not to inhale it. Avoid using scented candles and air fresheners as well, as scented products can irritate your nasal passages and breathing airways. You can even opt for scent-free laundry detergent. Studies have shown that cities with high levels of air pollution have much higher asthma rates, especially among children. Smog, car exhaust and other air pollutants can all contribute to asthma.  Monitor your local air quality index and avoid exercising or spending too much time outside on bad days. Learn when air quality is best, such as mornings in the summer, and schedule outdoor activities for those times.  Filter the air in your home through your air conditioner, instead of opening windows. Avoid living by the highway or a busy intersection. If you can, move to a home that has fresh, dry air. Whether from tobacco, incense, fireworks or anything else, do your best to avoid inhaling smoke. Not only should you not smoke at all, but you should make an effort to avoid being in the presence of other smokers or anything that elicits smoke and can cause your asthma to flare up. Research suggests a clear link between secondhand smoke and asthma, especially in young people. Nearly 26,000 new diagnoses of asthma in children and teens may be due to secondhand smoke. When your body is focused on dealing with an illness, it has fewer resources to handle other types of diseases. Thus, the combination of a cold/flu with an asthma attack can be very dangerous. When your asthma is triggered by other viruses, minor sniffles can turn into weeks of wheezing and coughing. Take extra precautions to avoid getting sick.  Get a seasonal influenza and pneumonia vaccination. The flu isn't fun for anyone, but people with asthma especially should be sure to get a flu shot every year. Consult your primary care physician for more information. Flu vaccines are typically offered from September until mid-November each year.  Avoid close contact with people who may be contagious. Don't share any food or drink with people who have a cold or the flu. This increases your likelihood of getting sick. Wash your hands often—especially during cold and flu season. Being mindful of germs and maintaining good hygiene can keep you from getting sick. If you have allergies that hit your lungs or sinuses, getting them treated can go a long way towards getting your asthma under control as well. Talk to your doctor or allergist about medications and strategies to treat your allergies.  Decongestants and antihistamines can be purchased over-the-counter treat some allergy symptoms. Prescription nasal sprays and tablet medications can treat a variety of seasonal allergies. Immune therapy shots can reduce your allergies over the long term by helping your immune system build a tolerance to offending allergens. If you're uncertain about whether you have allergies in the first place, talk to your doctor about a possible allergy test.  This test will determine whether you demonstrate reactions to the most common allergic triggers, which can also be unknown triggers for asthma.
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