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Monsoon Precautions For Asthma

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The cool breeze that accompanies the monsoon is often a cause of joy to many but not for all. Those with asthma and breathing related allergies face the risk of aggravating their condition with the decrease in the temperature and increase in the dampness in the air during the rainy season. Here are some precautions and measures you can follow so that you too can enjoy the rains despite asthma. Take all measures to prevent dampened walls in your house. When moisture is trapped in the walls it’s not only bad for the building but also your health. It leads to mould build-up which can either worsen your asthma symptoms or could even trigger asthma or other respiratory issues even if you don’t have them. Clean up all the mould off your walls using a combination of bleach and water. Also, get a damp-proof course done for your house in order to make your walls anti-moisture and anti-moulds. Using a dehumidifier and air conditioner could also be helpful in controlling the atmospheric ...