Cleaning and Survival Tips For allergy and Asthma Sufferers

When allergy season is around the corner, add to that heat and humidity and you you have a miserable time for anyone suffering from allergies or asthma, but there are things you can do in your home to make breathing a lot easier.
In this case your most indispensable tool will be the vacuum cleaner. ideally the first time you do a vacuuming for allergies, you will want to thoroughly vacuum Walls, behind furniture, mattresses, pillows, upholstery, window and door screens and vents, and dusting every crevice , including things like the radio, television, backs of furniture's and even the ceiling fan blade. Spend a little more time than usual vacuuming upholstery and rugs to let the vacuum get up the majority of the dust and pollen.
A quick carpet cleaning and changing air filters furnace filters finishes up the initial job.
To maintain dust ceiling fans, blinds, window treatments and furniture, vacuum window screens and sills, especially if you leave your window open.
Vacuum all upholstery where pets keep themselves comfortable.
-Thoroughly vacuum rugs at least once a week.
-The vacuuming will take a little longer, but you'll find you'll be spending less time dusting, so it evens out
You also want to change your hand towels everyday, just in case it's a virus triggering the response.
-If you have pets keep them clean and brushed and their living areas clean as well. keep out of the bedrooms of affected people.
-The list of things  that typically trigger asthma is long - House dust mites found in carpeting, mattresses, bed linens, toys, Upholstered furniture, dampness, poor ventilation, un-vented cooking, humidifiers; Animal derived allergens from dogs, cats, rodents and birds; Mold found in carpeting, walls and windows, caused by leaks, poor ventilation, water damage or dampness;
Nitrogen oxides produced by space heaters or gas fueled cooking stove, used with poor ventilation; Wood smoke from  wood stoves or fireplaces, used with poor ventilation, or faulty equipment causing fumes to come back into the room.
-Fumes from Cleaners, aerosols like hairsprays, perfumes and even air fresheners, pesticides, formaldehyde found in some older household products; Viral respiratory infections- exposure to infected people; Endo-toxins from bacteria growing in soil, humidifiers, and other moist places; Cockroach allergen; Tobacco smoke;
-Over weight people are also prone to Asthma.
Becoming a vacuuming fanatic is one thing you can do to minimize allergy or asthma suffering because the more you get into the bag, the less floating around in the air to breathe in. This is healthier and you will have less dusting to do.
-There are dietary things you can do to help ease your attacks too. Apples, Apple cider, vinegar, coffee, garlic, hot peppers,kiwi, lemons, onions, Pawpaw and the most effective of them all Pineapple helps to reduce respiratory and sinus problems.
-Taking enough magnesium, Vitamins B-6, B-12, C and eating foods rich in antioxidants