217253 501 Health & Nutrition Diseases & Disorders General Diseases & Disorders true Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:14:07 -0800 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, health, nutrition, disease, disorder, asthma, live, living, deal, dealing, handle, handling How To Reduce Your Risk Of Asthma Attacks http://www.howcast.com/videos/217253-How-To-Reduce-Your-Risk-Of-Asthma-Attacks http://www.howcast.com/videos/217253-How-To-Reduce-Your-Risk-Of-Asthma-Attacks/edit live 3 Andre_Scott http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 239 82771 1 0 Warning Consult your doctor if you suffer from asthma or have experienced an asthma attack. The following steps and tips are not a cure for asthma.

]]> 82772 2 0 Step Exercise Exercise at least 30 minutes a day. A brisk walk counts as much as a hard run. The idea is to strengthen your heart and lungs so that an unplanned period of intense exercise—like sprinting away from a bear—won’t trigger an asthma attack.

]]> 82773 3 0 Tip Avoid exercising in sub-zero weather as the cold air increases the odds of an asthma attack.

]]> 82774 4 0 Step Crank the AC Crank up the air conditioning, which will lower indoor humidity and reduce the amount of airborne pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds flowing into the house.

]]> 82775 5 0 Tip If you have a known seasonal allergy, keep your windows closed while the pollen count is up.

]]> 82776 6 0 Step Keep it clean Keep the décor simple and clean in your apartment or house. Have hardwood or tile floors, not carpet, and blinds instead of drapes. Vacuum your couches and chairs often.

]]> 82777 7 0 Step Use a dehumidifier If you live in a humid climate, invest in a dehumidifier to dry out the air.

]]> 82778 8 0 Step Clean filters Change or clean the air filter in your furnace and air conditioner once a year to increase its effectiveness in drying the air and catching pollen and dust. Consider purchasing HEPA filters that are designed to trap allergens.

]]> 82779 9 0 Step Bathe pets Bathe pets regularly to reduce the amount of pet dander floating through your house.

]]> 82780 10 0 Step Clean the house Clean your house at least once a week to reduce dust and irritants.

]]> 82781 11 0 Tip If possible, have someone else clean while you’re out so you don’t breathe in the dust that gets kicked up from dusting, vacuuming, and sweeping.

]]> 82782 12 0 Step Exterminate cockroaches Avoid attracting cockroaches, and if you have them, eradicate them. It’s gross but true—they can trigger asthma—so keep your food tightly sealed and your home crumb- and garbage-free.

]]> 82783 13 0 Step Don’t wear contacts When seasonal allergy counts go through the roof, avoid wearing contact lenses as pollen can get stuck under your lenses and trigger an asthma attack.

]]> 82784 14 0 Step Avoid triggers Identify what triggers an asthma attack for you—strong odors or chemicals, tobacco smoke, stress… and then do what you can to avoid those things, whether that means never allowing anyone to smoke in your home or taking up meditation to alleviate your stress.

]]> 82785 15 0 Fact Top athletes with world-class lungs are extremely susceptible to asthma, especially in highly polluted air, because their large lung capacity means they breathe in more pollution, which can trigger an attack.

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