Indoor Air Pollutants That Trigger Occupational Asthma
One of the most common public views is that air pollution can only occur outside and that the air is always safer and healthier indoors. But according to numerous studies, many enclosed locations, including your place of work, can actually have worse air quality that may cause you, your employees and other occupants to experience […]
8 Ways to Celebrate A Safe and Healthy Lunar New Year Indoors
The official holidays for Chinese New Year fall this year on Feb 1 and 2, but the celebrations traditionally last for 15 days. It is a time of banquets, firecrackers, and fireworks, and a time when families get together to celebrate the Chinese New Year. But it can also be a time that can have […]
4 Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality inside your Home
If you think your home is safe from viruses that trigger infectious diseases like COVID-19, think again. Research shows that indoor air is at least five times more polluted than outdoor air, no matter where you live. Almost 90% of our time is spent indoors, so exposure to indoor air pollution over a long period […]
Can an air purifier help against your asthma symptoms?
Well, can it? Probably, or probably not. Different strokes for different folks. Since triggers for asthma vary per person, what works for Harry may not necessarily work for Peter. Factor in the weather, the home environment, and geographical location. You probably stay in a state where it’s more humid or damp and therefore pose asthma […]
Is Bad Office Air Quality Making Your Asthma Worse?
Farms, bakeries, and textile factories are work environments that are not so friendly with the lungs. But just because you work in a neat little corner with a computer, doesn’t mean that your lungs are safe.
Let’s Get Physical: Best Exercises For Kids With Asthma
One of the first things you ask yourself when your kid is diagnosed with asthma is this: Can my kid ever play sports or even exercise?
Your Kid Has Been Diagnosed With Asthma. What’s Next?
So, your worst fear has been realized. The wheezing turned out to be asthma. Hundreds of thoughts run through your head. You ask yourself, “Will my kid ever have a normal life?”
Can Asthma Be Triggered By Stress?
We all experience stress daily. We manage them in different ways, too. Parents usually experience the highest level of stress. After all it’s tough managing a job, a family and a personal life.
Is The Air At Home Safe For Kids With Asthma?
When someone in the home has asthma, looking at your air quality is crucial. However, the problem is, do you know if the air is really safe?
Asthma-Proof Your Home: Identify Causes And Prevent Attacks
Breathing is the most natural thing to do. When you focus on your breath during meditation, it can even be relaxing. But for people with asthma, there are times when the act of breathing alone becomes the most difficult task. The people around you – your families and friends – also feel your pain in every breath.