Why Are So Many Children Getting Deborah MummGo to any grade school or high school sporting event! Take a peek at the sideline bench and note how many inhalers you see. Did you know that the reason why so many children develop asthma is unknown?
Go to any grade school or high school sporting event! Take a peek at the sideline bench and note how many inhalers you see. Did you know that the number one reason children miss school is asthma? Why the explosion of asthma and respiratory problems in children?
For four reasons, respiratory problems are on the rise!
1) the "Couch Potato Generation" – children are becoming heavier, exercising less, and spending more time indoors.
2) Too much antibiotic use: Immune systems never get much opportunity to fight infections, and then react abnormally to airborne contaminants.
3) Air Pollution: Pollution does not cause asthma but can be a trigger for an attack. Cars and factories now have stricter controls on emissions, but the problem is still there.
4) Indoor Air Pollution: 20 years ago, no one had ever heard of indoor pollution!Since the energy crisis in the 70’s, buildings have become more energy efficient. This meant all pollutants became trapped inside. Many of the items we use in our homes and schools emit contaminants on a continuous basis, such as curtains, cleaning products, particle board furniture, and more! With people spending 90–10% of their days indoors, this becomes a problem!
Four Things You Can Do To Keep Your Children Safe From Allergy And Asthma Reactions!
1) Watch for days with high pollen counts and limit strenuous exercise on hot days.
2) Avoid using wood stoves and fireplaces in the home, and NEVER allow smoking in an asthmatic's home.
Keep pets out of the bedrooms.
4) To reduce mould and humidity, keep the kitchen, bathrooms, and basement well ventilated.
5) To reduce dust mite exposure, cover pillows and mattresses with allergen-impermeable covers.
6) Use non-toxic cleaning products instead of perfumes and scented products.
7) A filter-less air purifier is highly recommended since a filter can only capture a small portion of allergens.
To learn more about products for a healthier indoor environment, please visit my website at www.myhealthysolutions.com or register here for my bi-weekly issue of The
Achoo Review, an online newsletter to help you and your family with allergies and asthma.
Why are so many children getting asthma?
Deborah Mumm's
Go to any grade school or high school sporting event! Take a peek at the sideline bench and note how many inhalers you see. Did you know that the number one reason children miss school is asthma? Why the explosion of asthma and respiratory problems in children?
For four reasons, respiratory problems are on the rise!
1) the "Couch Potato Generation" – children are becoming heavier, exercising less, and spending more time indoors.
2) Too much antibiotic use: Immune systems never get much opportunity to fight infections, and then react abnormally to airborne contaminants.
3) Air Pollution: Pollution does not cause asthma but can be a trigger for an attack. Cars and factories now have stricter controls on emissions, but the problem is still there.
4) Indoor Air Pollution: 20 years ago, no one had ever heard of indoor pollution!Since the energy crisis in the 70’s, buildings have become more energy efficient. This meant all pollutants became trapped inside. Many of the items we use in our homes and schools emit contaminants on a continuous basis, such as curtains, cleaning products, particle board furniture, and more! With people spending 90–10% of their days indoors, this becomes a problem!
Four Things You Can Do To Keep Your Children Safe From Allergy And Asthma Reactions!
1) Watch for days with high pollen counts and limit strenuous exercise on hot days.
2) Avoid using wood stoves and fireplaces in the home, and NEVER allow smoking in an asthmatic's home.
Keep pets out of the bedrooms.
4) To reduce mould and humidity, keep the kitchen, bathrooms, and basement well ventilated.
5) To reduce dust mite exposure, cover pillows and mattresses with allergen-impermeable covers.
6) Use non-toxic cleaning products instead of perfumes and scented products.
7) A filter-less air purifier is highly recommended since a filter can only capture a small portion of allergens.
To learn more about products for a healthier indoor environment, please visit my website at www.myhealthysolutions.com or register here for my bi-weekly issue of The
Achoo Review, an online newsletter to help you and your family with allergies and asthma.
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