| | Asthma-Friendly Products: Do They Help Reduce Symptoms? | | If you have asthma, your doctor probably recommended that you take steps to control asthma triggers in your home. Purchasing asthma-friendly products may seem like a good step. However, you may be wondering if asthma-friendly products will help reduce your symptoms and if they're worth the cost.
Ranging from plush toys to vacuum cleaners, a number of manufacturers claim that their asthma-friendly products reduce asthma triggers better than other products. But often these claims aren't backed up with solid evidence. While there's no sure way to tell how much a particular product might help ease your asthma symptoms, here are some tips to keep in mind before spending your money.
Identify whether a product is likely to reduce your particular triggers
Each person's asthma is set off by certain pollutants or allergy-causing substances (allergens). Common household asthma triggers include: - Dust mites, which accumulate in carpet, upholstery and mattresses
- Dander from pets such as cats, dogs and birds
- Cockroaches
- Indoor molds
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — gasses released by paints, carpets and other household products
- Wood and tobacco smoke
Learn more about asthma-friendly products.
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