Cleaning products linked to poorer lung function

bbc.co.uk/news/health-43085674

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Hi Hidden

At Asthma UK we'd advise people with the condition who do a lot of cleaning to speak to their GP or nurse about what they can realistically do to reduce the risk of having an asthma attack.

This could include using solid or liquid cleaning products instead of sprays, avoiding scented products and ensuring the area where they clean is well-ventilate.

There's information here about what to do: bit.ly/2sJHyCK

Hope that helps,

Dita

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Couldn't an air purifier help too if it has a HEPA filter?

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Personally I react to even small amounts of many of these chemicals. They also linger on carpets, floors, furnishings, work surfaces and give off fumes. (VOCs). So air filters have limited ability to help in my experience.

Article from the Guardian this week -

theguardian.com/environment...

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Hi Hidden

Air purifiers can’t remove all allergens and even a few left behind can trigger asthma symptoms. And, of course, you can’t take an air filter with you everywhere! That means you still need to be ready for everyday triggers - such as such as pollen, pollution and dust - if there’s a window open or when you go outside. Our clinical lead Dr Andy Whittamore has more here about taking control of your asthma and air purifiers: bit.ly/2uzxCfr

Hope that helps,

Dita