Asthma : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
Asthma symptoms can be substantially reduced by avoiding known allergens and respiratory irritants. If someone with asthma is sensitive to dust mites, exposure can be reduced by encasing mattresses and pillows in allergen-impermeable covers, remov...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2006
Prevention is extremely important in the treatment of asthma, which includes eliminating all possible allergens from the environment and diet. Homes and work areas should be as dust and pollutant-free as possible. Areas can be tested for allergens...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Prolonged breastfeeding in infants for six to 12 months has been shown to reduce the child's likelihood for developing persistent asthma.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
There are a number of ways to cut down exposure to the common allergens and irritants that provoke asthmatic attacks, or to avoid them altogether: If the patient is sensitive to a family pet, remove the animal or at least keep it out of the bedroo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
There are a number of ways patients can reduce exposure to allergens and irritants that provoke asthmatic attacks, or to avoid them altogether: If the patient is sensitive to the family pet, remove the animal or at least keep it out of the bedroom...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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