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Asthma Air Cleaner
One in seven cases of asthma may be caused by spray household cleaners and air fresheners, a new study suggests. Researchers say spraying a cleaner just once a week may trigger an asthma attack, and the more often the sprays are used, the higher the risk. The study found that furniture sprays, glass cleaners, and air-freshener sprays were associated with the highest risk of asthma symptoms.
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Aerosol Cleaning Supplies and Asthma
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Does Air Pollution Cause Asthma?
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Here's Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
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Asthma and the Olympics: Air Quality May Be A Major Obstacle
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Asthma linked to cleaning products, air fresheners
A British study has linked in utero exposure to household cleaning products such as bleach and air fresheners with an increased risk of childhood... Read more »
Improving Indoor Air Quality for Asthma and Allergy Relief
Allergy and asthma control begins at home. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. But dust mites,... Read more »
Nurses, cleaners at increased asthma risk
Nurses, printers, cleaners, and woodworkers are more likely than the general population to develop asthma, a new study suggests. In some cases, the... Read more »
New air pollutant linked to cancer, asthma
New research has found that many of us breathe in as much as 300 cigarettes worth of harmful air pollution per day. This newly-discovered pollution... Read more »
Why Humidity and Cold Air Trigger Asthma
Humidity of 50 percent or more triggers asthma Two common theories for this are: Humid air is heavier and harder to breath and humid air harbors fungus, mold and dust mites that trigger asthma. Air that is too dry can trigger asthma When you...
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