TAKE ACTIONS TO REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURES TO TRIGGERS RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS: COLDS & FLU If you have a respiratory infection, follow your Asthma Action Plan Reduce your exposure to colds and flu by washing your hands frequently & avoid touching your face Get your annual flu vaccine and update COVID-19 vaccine Stay away from people who are sick or wear a mask SECONDHAND SMOKE Dont allow people to use tobacco (smoking, e-cigarettes) in your car and home Encourage family members to quit smoking CALL Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) POLLEN: lands on you, your car, and your home Cover your hair when outside Close the windows Take off your shoes inside Shower before bed MOLD Clean mold with soapy water Repair sources of moisture, plumbing in kitchen and bathroom and overwatered plants Turn on the exhaust fans when bathing and cooking Keep indoor humidity between 30%-50% Use indoor dehumidifiers and air conditioners DUST MITES : Dust mites are found in bedding, mattress, soft and stuffed toys, upholstered furniture, carpets Wash bed sheets weekly Use covers for pillows and mattresses Use damp or microfiber cloths to remove dust Use a vacuum with HEPA filter Choose stuffed toys that can be washed in hot water CHEMICAL IRRITANTS : Products for cleaning, disinfection, air fresheners and aerosol sprays Use alternative cleaning products in place of toxic chemicals To learn more: Non-toxic cleaning recipes Use exhaust fans installed over gas stoves and vented outdoors to reduce exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ), a toxic gas that is an irritant to airways
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