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@patiencespeir

Managing Ashtma involes a combination of strategies to minimize exposure to triggers and to strengthen iverall respiratory health. One effective metod is to maintain a clean home enviorment. Reguarly dusting and vacuuming to remove dust mites, pet dander, and other potential allerfens can be very helpful. it's also imortant to change air filters frequently in your heating and cooling systems to ensure you're breathing cleaner air. Additionally, using hypoallergenic beddingand keeping humidity levels low can deter mold growth, which is another common asthma trigger.
Another approach is to focus on lifestyle facotrs that can improve respiratory strength and reduce symptoms. Regular exercuse, while it should be moderated accoriding to individual asthma action plans, can help by strenghtening the lungs and improving overall fitness. Of course, it's important to exercise in enviorments that don't contain your specific asthma triggers. A balanced diet rich in fruits and veggies can also support immune funstion and potentially reduce the severity of asthma symptoms. it's all about creating a supportive enviorment and lifestyle

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@patiencespeir Welcome to Connect. You are so right about creating a safe home space reducing triggers.

I also stay inside during times where the outside air is unhealthy. There have been so many wildfires in the western US and Canada that have affected air quality over the entire US that changes with the wind patterns.

Does that situation make your asthma worse even with minimal exposure?

Jennifer

Completely agree with all. I installed "Halo" and it scrubs the air from bacteria, dander etc. I notice a big difference. But especially lifestyle factors - very critical. I found that once I lost weight (using the Mayo Clinic diet), exercised, got my BMI to a normal level, blood pressure etc. by eating whole grains, lot's of fruits and vegetables and lean sources of protein - it all helps tremendously to reduce inflammation.