there is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma. dust mite
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There is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma.
Dust mite
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Triggers of Asthma
•There is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma.
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Using these reduces your exposure to dust mites in bed.
Dust mite (allergen) covers on pillow and mattress
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Reducing Risk
•Using these reduces your exposure to dust mites in bed.
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This trigger likes to grow on damp surfaces.
Mold
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Triggers of Asthma
•This trigger likes to grow on damp surfaces.
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This trigger’s body parts and droppings make
asthma worse. Cockroaches
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Triggers of Asthma
•This trigger’s body parts and droppings make asthma worse.
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This trigger’s dander and saliva make asthma
worse. Dogs and cats
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Triggers of Asthma
•This trigger’s dander and saliva make asthma worse.
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Babies exposed to this in the womb are more likely to develop
asthma. Cigarette smoke
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Triggers of Asthma
•Babies exposed to this in the womb are more likely to develop asthma.
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This pollutant can make allergic responses more
severe. Diesel air pollution
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Triggers of Asthma
•This pollutant can make allergic responses more severe.
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People living near here are at greater risk of asthma.
Highways
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Triggers of Asthma
•People living near here are at greater risk of asthma.
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This trigger is found outside and the levels
vary by season. Tree & grass pollen
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Triggers of Asthma
•This trigger is found outside and the levels vary by season.
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When you have asthma symptoms, this happens.
Airways close up or contract. Bronchial tubes constrict.
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Symptoms of Asthma
•When you have asthma symptoms, this happens.
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Fixing this helps to control dust mites, cockroaches and mold.
Leaks/moisture
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Reducing Risk
•Fixing this helps to control dust mites, cockroaches and mold.
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Weekly washing and drying at high temperatures helps kill this trigger.
Dust mites in bedding and stuffed toys
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Reducing Risk
•Weekly washing and drying at high temperatures helps kill this trigger.
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Doctors worry about exposure to air pollution in these two groups of individuals, especially if they
have asthma. The elderly and children
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Susceptible groups
•Doctors worry about exposure to air pollution in these two groups of individuals, especially if they have asthma.
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Asthma occurs more often in these populations.
Inner city/low-income/some minorities
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Susceptible groups
•Asthma occurs more often in these populations.
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The prevalence or rate of asthma is …… On the rise or increasing
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Trends
•The prevalence or rate of asthma is ……
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You receive these from your parents and they may increase
your chance of asthma/allergies. Genes
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Susceptibility
•You receive these from your parents and they may increase your chance of asthma/allergies.