

Wash your bedding weekly and dry it completely.Don’t use down-filled pillows, quilts, or comforters.

Use allergen-proof mattress and pillowcase covers to make a barrier between dust mites and yourself.If you have asthma and are allergic to dust mites, they can trigger an asthma attack. If you have asthma, people should never smoke near you, in your home, in your car, or wherever you may spend a lot of time.ĭust mites are microscopic bugs that are in many homes. Encourage household members who smoke to quit. Secondhand smoke can trigger an asthma attack. “Secondhand smoke” is smoke created by a smoker and breathed in by a second person. If you have asthma and you smoke, quit smoking. Tobacco smoke is unhealthy for everyone, especially people with asthma. Watch out for an attack when you can’t avoid the triggers. Know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. If you have asthma, an asthma attack can happen when you are exposed to “asthma triggers.” Your triggers can be very different from those of someone else with asthma.
