01 Sep 1st September to 7th September 2023 is Asthma Week.

💐1st September is the first day of Spring, where flowers bloom and the weather warms up. It is also the season for Asthma and hay fever with the increased pollen in the air. However, did you know that there are lots of things inside your home that can cause poor air quality and make your asthma and/or allergy symptoms worse, and even increase your risk of developing asthma in the first place.😧

The theme for Asthma Week 2023 is Healthy Home.🏠 Your home plays a big role in your overall health. Improve your home and you’ll improve your health.

Asthma Australia has 3 tips to help you improve your home environment:
1. Having a air purifier with a HEPA filter in your home can help with symptoms caused by cooking emissions, mould, fine particulate matter, airborne viruses and pets. Just be sure to avoid air filters with an ionizing function as these can actually worsen asthma symptoms!

2. Aim to keep your home’s humidity level between 30 and 60%. Higher levels of humidity can lead to an increase in mould, damp and mildew. Dust mites also thrive in humid environments. Humidity monitors, called hygrometers, are an affordable and readily available way to keep track.

3. To reduce humidity in your home:
– Purchase a dehumidifier or use the dry option on your reverse-cycle air conditioner or heat pump.
– Use exhaust fans in the bathroom, laundry and kitchen.
– Close windows and doors when humidity outside is high.
– During periods of drier weather, open windows to help keep moisture away

To find out more about how to create a Healthy Home for you and your family, download Asthma Australia’s Healthy Home Guide at https://asthma.org.au/…/AA23_Healthy-Homes-Guide…

For more information about Asthma Week, go to https://asthma.org.au/get-involved/what-is-on/asthma-week/

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