The bacterium responsible for Legionnaires’ disease belongs to the genus Legionella. There are approximately 35 Legionella species known to produce […]
Tag: Asthma
Chemical irritants are found in some products in your house and may trigger asthma. Your asthma or your child’s asthma […]
Outdoor air pollution is caused by small particles and ground level ozone that comes from car exhaust, smoke, road dust […]
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is an odorless gas that can irritate your eyes, nose and throat and cause shortness of breath. […]
Droppings or body parts of cockroaches and other pests can trigger asthma. Certain proteins are found in cockroach feces and […]
Proteins in your pet’s skin flakes, urine, feces, saliva and hair can trigger asthma. Dogs, cats, rodents (including hamsters and […]
Dust mites are tiny bugs that are too small to see. Every home has dust mites. They feed on human […]
Americans spend up to 90 percent of their time indoors. Indoor allergens and irritants play a significant role in triggering […]
Infants raised in a home with moldy areas may be more likely to develop childhood asthma. A new study shows […]
If cold, wintry weather is keeping you indoors, remember: Year-round, that’s home to many of the peskiest allergy and asthma […]