PREVENTING ASTHMA: SOME NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS – PETS, PERFUMES, SPRAYS AND OTHER ODOURS

Posted by admin on December 11, 2010 under Asthma | Be the First to Comment

Pets. In some children, animal dander can induce an attack. If there is a pet at home, it should be kept outdoors or the child be allowed to play with the pet only in the open. Pets may also be restricted to only one or two rooms of the house and not allowed in the bedroom of the child. Some families are forced to give up their pets. This may cause resentment among the siblings.
When visiting relatives or other families who keep dogs or other pets, parents must request the hosts to clean the house before their visit and to keep the pet outside during their stay. If such measures are not taken, the visit should be cancelled, or reduced to a short duration.
Perfumes, Sprays and other Odours. In order to minimise the effect of respiratory irritants strong odours, specially of perfumes and sprays, should be minimised. Such odours irritate the respiratory tracts. An exhaust fan should be used in the kitchen while cooking to eliminate strong and pungent aromas.
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