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May24

Breathing Better With Asthma Or Allergies

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Breathing Better With Asthma Or Allergies

Many people with asthma and allergies can find it challenging to breathe normally all of the time. Occasionally, you get flares which makes it harder to inhale and exhale easily, the way you’d like. This can be super frustrating and, sometimes, downright scary. The good news is that there are several things you can do to improve your breathing and get back on the path to better health. Here’s what you need to know:

Use A Humidifier Or A Vaporizer:

One option is to use a humidifier or vaporizer. Dry air can irritate your airways and make them more inflamed and narrow. Adding some moisture to the air can help soothe your lungs and make it easier to breathe. The range of humidifiers and vaporizers on the market is extensive. Manufacturers equip them with different humidifying rates, letting you determine the moisture content of your rooms. You can use a humidifier or a vaporizer in your bedroom, living room, or even in your office if you have one at home. Just make sure that you clean it regularly to remove any bacteria. (Germs like to grow in water tanks).

Avoid Triggers:

The next step is to avoid anything that can trigger your asthma or allergies such as dust, pollen, smoke, pet dander, mold, and chemicals. That might sound like an impossible challenge, but you can now buy air purifiers to filter out the allergens in your home or workplace. You can also wear a mask when you go outside, particularly if you live in a polluted city. Just make sure you use a mask that is able to filter particulates.

Practice Breathing Exercises:

Another option is to practice breathing. Breathing exercises can help you strengthen your diaphragm and improve your lung capacity. They can also help you relax and reduce stress, which can worsen your breathing problems. Various techniques for deep breathing are available online. Consult them and see which works best for you.

Correct Any Physical Abnormalities:

Chronic allergies and asthma can cause physical changes in the body which, in turn, can lead to additional health issues. That’s why it is essential to treat a deviated septum or remove polyps from the nose in some cases. These may narrow the airways, giving you the sensation that it is harder to breathe. They can also worsen the effects of swelling during an attack.

Take Your Medications:

If you have asthma or allergies, it’s essential to take your medications. Always take them as directed and don’t skip any doses. If you have asthma, always carry your rescue inhaler with you in case of an emergency. Don’t be afraid to use it if you need it, but don’t overuse it either.

Visit Your Doctor Regularly:

Lastly, make sure you visit your doctor regularly so that they can monitor your condition and adjust your treatment plan if needed. Physicians and medical professionals can also give you more advice on how to breathe better and prevent complications. If you notice a change in symptoms, tell them immediately so they can respond accordingly.

Breathe better with the tips above so you can get back to fully enjoying your time indoors and out!

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Feb22

Tend To The Following To Breathe Better In Your Home

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Tend To The Following To Breathe Better In Your Home

If you’ve ever had to think about what areas in your home could be damaging to your health, your first thought might be the pantry or refrigerator – the places where we keep our sweet treats and unhealthy snacks. However, there are some arguably more unhealthy areas in our homes that are a bigger cause for concern. Neglect in the following four examples all has the potential to cause breathing problems to develop over time so it is important to know what they are and how you can minimize the problem:

The Insulation:

Typically, we won’t spot insulation problems since, thanks to our heaters, they don’t really impact the temperature of our homes too much. However, bad insulation can mean paying over the odds energy bills to make up for the fact that without heat, we’d be freezing cold. But high energy bills are the least of our worries. Using heating systems all of the time can mean overheating the interiors of our homes which can cause a whole host of issues due to dry air and can impact our hair, sinuses, and skin.

Our AC Systems:

We rely so much on our AC systems for heat and air to keep our temperatures regulated throughout the year. But did you know that they can actually be making us sick? Not cool. When they break, you’re going to want to call a 24 hour AC repair place to get you back on track as having a broken, malfunctioning, or dirty AC system can make you sick. You might suffer from breathing issues, bad skin, headaches, and fatigue frequently. If this is the case, you should get your AC system checked out before symptoms get worse.

Air Pollution in the Home:

The air inside your home isn’t clean.

‘But I dust and clean every day!’ you might be saying, however, in spite of this, there are still tiny particles making the air dirty floating around even if you live far away from polluted cities. Cooking smoke, cleaning products, and indoor stuffiness can impact on the cleanliness of the home. Use certain indoor plants and air purifiers to help to eliminate the issue and to improve the quality of the air in the home.

Clutter:

Having excess clutter can be a nightmare for our mental health as we struggle with the ample extra time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highly cluttered spaces not only gather dust but can also attract pests and bugs who will have plenty of places to hide. Both of these instances can be dangerous to your respiratory health.

There are many things that you could be doing to improve your quality of life in the home and the quality of the air seems like a perfect place to start, doesn’t it?

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Apr25

Breathe Easier In Your Home

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Breathe Easier In Your Home

We think that our home is a safe and healthy haven for our family and that we don’t have to worry as opposed to when we are outside in the open world. But there are actually a lot of hidden dangers lurking in our home. And a lot of people don’t even realize what they are. One thing that you need to turn your attention to is the air quality in your home. It’s important to make sure that it’s on point so your family doesn’t have to deal with allergies and even asthma attacks. However, a lot of people are living with poor air in their home, which is damaging to their family. Here are some ways that you can improve the air, so that you can all breathe much easier in your home!

Be Wary About the Air Fresheners You Use: To ensure that you have fresh and clean air in your home, you might want to consider using some form of air freshener. You can often spread these around the house to improve the air in all of the rooms in your humble abode. You can either get ones that stand alone or even ones that plug in to improve the air. But, you need to make sure that you get the ones which have the least chemicals. There are some air fresheners out there that actually emit allergens and toxins which can make the air even worse. Try to avoid air fresheners which include pollutants including benzene and styrene. Or, to ensure that you get an air freshener which you can trust, you might want to make your own. That way, you will know exactly what is going into the air freshener. There is plenty of advice online on how to make DIY air fresheners for your home.

Cut Out Smoking in The Home: While the number of people smoking has dramatically reduced in recent years, there is still just under one billion worldwide enjoying a cigarette every day. And while it can have stress-reducing benefits, there is a wide range of health problems that can arise from smoking cigarettes. For example, you are at a higher risk of lung cancer and heart disease if you smoke cigarettes on a regular basis. Moreover, if you do smoke in your home, you could be damaging the air quality. And not just for yourself either; your family, too. Secondhand smoke can damage your family’s health as much as it’s currently affecting yours. And if you are smoking inside, it can irritate your kid’s allergies, and you will soon find that they are coughing more. Stick to smoking outside in the future to keep the air supply healthy in your home.

Get an Air Filter For Inside Your Home: When the air isn’t circulating properly, you might find that there is a buildup of dust in the air in your home. To fix this, look into getting an air filter for your home. With one of these, the air will travel around your home properly. And it can prevent dust and moisture build up, which will cause your family to struggle to breathe. It’s always good to have one of these if you use an air conditioning system, but make sure that you check it regularly. That way, if it does stop working, you can quickly fix it with something similar to a Delta air cleaner replacement.

Dry Your Clothes Outside: A lot of us opt to dry our clothes indoors so we can keep an eye on them to check whether they are ready to be ironed and put away. But, when we dry our clothes inside, there can be a buildup of moisture in the air. And this can cause the air supply in your home to take a turn for the worse. You are also more likely to get things like damp if you are drying your clothes inside. It’s definitely worth drying them outside on a clothes line, instead, to keep the air supply healthy in your home. If not, keep some windows open while drying clothes to help some of the moisture escape.

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Create a Dust Free Environment: When we are busy in our life, it’s easy to not keep on top of cleaning our home. Totally understandable. But, if anything, try to keep up on dusting. Set aside at least ten or so minutes a day to give the home a sweep with the Swiffer Dusters. And remember to try and declutter the home, too! It’s easy for dust to build up under piles of clothes or books!

ALSO: Try to increase the plants in your home, as they can filter toxins from the air. Opt for a plant like a peace lily or an English ivy which can both purify the air and look lovely.

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