Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening chronic respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for almost 25 million Americans, including an estimated 7 million children (EPA 2015). Although there is no cure for asthma yet, asthma can be controlled through medical treatment and management of environmental triggers, including household allergens and irritants.

In addition to working with a doctor or other medical professional to identify your specific triggers, there are ways to reduce symptoms, by limiting exposures to common asthma triggers in your home.

In the second part of our series, we look at ways to reduce indoor exposure to dust, pets, pollen, and pests.