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Asthma : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid Known Allergens

Prevention Overview Articles

Asthma
Asthma symptoms can be substantially reduced by avoiding known triggers and substances that irritate the airways. Bedding can be covered with "allergy proof" casings to reduce exposure to dust mites.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 9, 2009
Asthma
Prevention is extremely important in the treatment of asthma, which includes eliminating all possible allergens from the environment and diet. Homes and work areas should be as dust and pollutant-free as possible.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Asthma
Prolonged breastfeeding in infants for six to 12 months has been shown to reduce the child's likelihood for developing persistent asthma.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Asthma
Remove all feathers.To reduce exposure to house dust mites, remove wall-to-wall carpeting, keep the humidity down, and use special pillow and mattress covers. Cut down on stuffed toys, and wash them each week in hot water.If cockroach allergen is ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Asthma
Nurses, respiratory therapists, and health educators teach patients and families how to prevent, recognize, and manage asthma attacks, including the distinction between mild episodes and those requiring immediate medical attention. They can also t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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