Passive smoking is the first factor to trigger an asthma attack. Heating mode and bed monitoring.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases, affecting 3.5 million French people. Australian researchers wanted to understand the factors responsible for triggering asthma attacks. For this they analyzed 56 studies conducted on more than 137,000 people. These findings were published in Journal of Asthma,

Unsurprisingly, the number one trigger for asthma attacks is passive smoking, reports The Conversation. Indeed, patients are often surrounded by people who smoke, whether at home or at work. As the researchers explain, breathing in the fumes interferes with the normal development of the lungs and immune system. That’s why passive smoking irritates the respiratory tract: “Children were the main victims of passive smoking, exposed to smoking at home by their parents, especially mothers,

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Other risk factors are associated with the onset of asthma attacks and are present in all households. Same is the case with the bed. ,When made from non-natural fibers, such as microfiber, nylon or acrylic materials, it contains higher levels of allergens and dust mites than bedding made from feathers. The strong weave of feather pillows makes them a more protective barrier against allergies“, elaborate the authors Conversation,

After passive smoking and bedding, the study points to the role of heating methods. In fact, in homes where gas is heated, carbon dioxide emissions are higher. ,Our research shows the importance of focusing on preventing some common familial environmental factors to prevent asthma symptoms.“, conclude the scientists. In order to reduce the risk of suffering an asthma attack, it is therefore recommended to emphasize the interest of changing bedding, not smoking in enclosed spaces, etc.

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