What can I do if I have asthma? You can control your asthma so that it does not bother you or make you sick. By following these steps, you can lead a healthy, active life.
Managing allergens or irritants When you have asthma, your airways are very sensitive. Your airways may react to things that can start an asthma episode. Staying away from such things will help you keep your asthma from getting worse.
DataWatch Report: Childhood Asthma Hospitalizations, King County, 1987-1996 Childhood hospitalizations for asthma have been increasing in King County, even as the rate of all other childhood hospitalizations have decreased. Children one to four years old have higher rates than older children, and have seen the biggest increase in rates.
Seattle Healthy Homes Project The Seattle Healthy Homes Project is a demonstration project to reduce exposure to indoor asthma triggers among 300 low-income households of children with asthma.
Green Cleaning Green Cleaning is using cleaning products that don't endanger you, children or the environment. This is especially important for people who have asthma. Commercial cleaning products often contain irritants that can trigger an asthma episode.
