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From draughty windows, stone floors and rugs to double glazing, wall to wall carpets and soft furnishings. The change in living conditions this century has seen a move towards the ideal environment for a different 'breed' of asthma triggers including the infamous house dust mite and all manner of indoor pollutants which can become trapped in our cosy homes. Asthma is triggered by many things, so moving from one area to another to live is a drastic measure which may not pay off. You may well find you simply exchange one set of triggers for another. A large proportion of our lives are spent indoors: there are many things you can do to reduce exposure to triggers in your own home and to make it more asthma friendly. These include regularly opening your windows to improve ventilation, not keeping furry pets such as dogs or cats, or at least keep them out of the house or bedroom and lounge and making your home a no smoking zone! The lengths and expense you go to will depend on your individual asthma and personal triggers. You can obtain more detailed information by going to the commonly asked questions below. If you have asthma, is it better to live in the country or the city? Why can modern housing make asthma worse? How can I make my home more asthma friendly?

Topic "Quality Living" Updated 14th August 2003

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