Children and Asthma: Make Their Home A Haven!

Much has been written about children and asthma but I assure you the following is not your typical asthma information. It is possible to drastically improve asthma symptoms in one’s home by learning the proper means available to control indoor air pollutants. Even though attacks seem to be on the decline in recent years there are still millions of children and their parents who suffer with the symptoms of this terrible disease. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) reports that almost 8.9 million children had asthma in the year 2005 in the United States while the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports 6.7 million during 2007.

Do you have an Asthma Kid ?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by difficulty of breathing and can be very distressing for the child and the parent. Most all parents of an asthmatic child take every precaution they can to prevent a future asthma attack by their child. Medications work well to control the asthma once a trigger or allergen sets off an attack but prevention is always a better approach.

Much has been said and written regarding the prevention of asthma attacks by controlling potential triggers. However, there are some little known methods available to parents to better control potential triggers and airborne pollutants in the home environment. While some asthma literature does discuss airborne pollutants and control technologies, there seems to be a void of information regarding the proper methods of utilizing this technology. Doctors do not have the time to fully research such technologies so they may advise their patients to limit airborne pollutants in their home.

HEPA Vacuums Cure Sick House Symptoms

In addition, there is confusion as to the way to clean an environmentally sick house to minimize the presence of asthma triggers. Using the proper cleaning techniques will make the greatest improvement in the indoor air quality of the home environment. First and foremost asthma triggers fall into the broad category of airborne particles which must be removed from the environment on a regular basis. The most effective way to do that is to utilize High Efficient Particle Air (HEPA) technology. The HEPA vacuum is the most important cleaning device available for controlling asthma-causing allergens in the indoor environment. The HEPA vacuum should be thought of as a portable yet very accurate cleaning device. Every square foot of surface you HEPA vacuum could in effect remove hundreds of potential allergen particles from the home environment forever. Any other cleaning method utilized only circulates these allergy and asthma particles.

Sick Houses Need A Proven System

I have worked with many parents of asthmatic children to help them understand how to minimize their child’s asthma attacks while at home. My Total Environmental Approach Methodology (T.E.A.M.) system is a comprehensive formula for drastically reducing and controlling indoor air pollution. This system is the scientific application of the right knowledge combined with current technology. The T.E.A.M system has received many accolades over the years from happy parents including letters and phone calls thanking me for showing them how to make their home a haven with this system. These parents all realized the importance of having an indoor air pollution reduction plan which benefits not only their asthmatic child but all other home occupants as well. Allergies, asthma and many other upper respiratory symptoms are drastically reduced in a short time period.

Even though medications, humidity or household chemicals may affect asthma and allergy symptoms, you can have direct control over the airborne pollutants. Once the proper cleaning methods have been employed you will see a recognizable reduction in airborne pollutants in the first seven days and a drastic reduction in the next two to three weeks. It is paramount to clean the indoor environment weekly using HEPA technology products to give asthmatic children long-lasting relief from their symptoms.

Asthma Kid Bill of Rights

For those of you who have asthmatic children or know parents who do, I have included this Bill of Rights for Children with Allergies and Asthma supplied by the Allergy and Asthma Network – Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc. (AAN-MA).

    A child with asthma and allergies and his/her family have the right to:

  • Be presented with the proven scientific facts of asthma and allergies in a manner that raises appropriate concerns and avoids needless anxiety.
  • Be cared for by a supportive physician who provides preventive management of asthma and allergies as well as treatment for acute episodes.
  • Live in a smoke-free environment where reasonable attempts at eliminating relevant allergens are made.
  • Have full and personal access to appropriate medications and devices so that potential scholastic, athletic, and social achievements are not limited by otherwise uncontrolled asthma or allergies.
  • Learn self-management skills to minimize dependence on medical personnel, emergency clinics, and hospitalizations.
  • Expect teachers, school nurses, coaches, camp counselors, and other adults entrusted with their care to understand the enlightened handling of children with asthma and allergies.

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