No matter what season of the year it is,
asthma attacks happen. Summer is asthma red alert season. Heat,
high humidity, pollen, dust and increase in air pollution
heighten the incidence of respiratory conditions in households.
To minimize its occurence, Filtrete aircon filter from 3M shares
the following breath-easy tips.
· Dust furniture often. It harbors dust
mites, which cause respiratory stress. Use cloth that absorbs
the dust to keep it away from air. Dust mites live in rugs,
stuffed toys, upholstery, curtains and drapes, pillows and
mattresses.
· Clean surroundings thoroughly and make sure
there are no cockroaches around. Go for pest control treatment
if you must, because cockroach allergen also triggers asthma
attacks.
· Get rid of molds. Molds form when damp
spots aren’t totally dried, so bathroom corners, ceilings with
leaks, wet spots in your garage or kitchen can make molds grow.
Micro particles of the mold fly around in the air and affect
breathing.
· Books and magazines are dust magnets. Keep
it out of the bedroom or store it inside cabinets with doors.
· Animal dander and cigarette smoke also
trigger asthma. Avoid smokers and don’t let pets sleep in the
bedroom.
· Manage asthma with proper medications.
Asthmatics have inflamed airways that can be more inflamed after
exposure to various triggers.
· Install an aircon filter like Filtrete that
attracts and traps dust mites, molds, pollen and other allergens
to lessen the number of harmful microorganisms in the air
Filtrete from 3M is the only aircon filter accepted by the
American Lung Association. For more information about quality
and healthy living, call 3M Philippines at 813 3781 or visit
www. filtrate.com
