07/06/2022
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It’s World Allergy Week!
Did you know that there is a connection between asthma and allergies? 😷😪
It’s important to reduce your exposure to allergens, as much as possible.
There are six common allergens, and these are:
📌Mould - a mould source is disturbed, small particles called spores are released in the air, which can then trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.
📌Pets - Cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses, mice and rats can all trigger asthma and allergies in some people.
📌Pollen - Four out of five people with asthma also have allergies like hay fever— either at certain times of the year or whole year round
📌Smoke - Smoke encourages mucus production and irritates your airways, which can cause asthma exacerbations. It can also cause throat irritation, sneezing, coughing, runny nose, nasal congestion-all of which can mimic allergy symptoms.
📌Chemicals - VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, are carbon-based organic chemicals which evaporate (off-gas) at room temperature. People with respiratory problems such as asthma, young children, older people, and those with heightened sensitivity to chemicals may be more susceptible to irritation and symptoms.
📌Dust mites - These microscopic creatures feed on dander (shed skin scales) that have been decomposed by fungi.
Find out how to reduce your exposure:
www.sensitivechoice.com/resource/know-your-triggers
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