Asthma and Allergy Relief Helps Your Child Sleep Better

The American Lung Association recently released a series of tips on how to mitigate the effects of air pollution on sleeping children http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=3474147.  This is a particularly important practice for the still-growing respiratory systems young children possess. 

The air in our homes contains contaminants ranging from dust mites to the dander of our more lovable animal companions, such as dogs and cats, to say nothing of more dangerous air contaminants like ozone buildup and cigarettes.  All of these things can cause allergic and asthmatic reactions in certain children.  Helping to clear the air of such pollutants helps greatly with providing allergy relief and asthma relief.

Cleaning the air in your home can begin with such simple steps as washing your carpets, rugs, pets, and other floor coverings regularly.  These activities can provide substantial allergy relief for somebody suffering from a reaction to animal dander or dust mites.  Temperature and humidity control will also help keep dust mites in check.  Additionally allergy-causing pollen will be reduced significantly, especially in those homes with air purifiers and central vacuum systems.

 
These simple steps can make your home air healthier and help your child (and you) sleep more comfortably.