Clean Up the Mold

The Breathe Easies help remind us about common asthma triggers in a memorable way. Our home environments often hold asthma triggers that can be reduced yet are too often overlooked.

Molds can be found almost anywhere when moisture or water is present. Molds are microscopic fungi that live on plant and animal matter. For people sensitive to molds, inhaling mold spores can trigger an asthma attack. Molds create tiny spores to reproduce, just as plants produce seeds. Mold spores float through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on damp places indoors, they may begin growing.

You can reduce molds in your home by keeping things dry. Fix any water leaks. Make sure to use exhaust fans in the bath and kitchen. These are some of the simple steps you can take to help reduce asthma triggers in your home. Learn more ways to reduce asthma attacks at www.noattacks.org or epa.gov/asthma

For more information about asthma, go to http://www.epa.gov/asthma [or]
http://www.epa.gov/asthma/triggers.html [or]
http://www.noattacks.org

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