VOL I ISSUE I • page 4
A Newsletter brought to you by Health New England

ASTHMA TRIGGER WHAT YOU CAN DO
COLD WEATHER Cover nose & mouth with a scarf.
WOOD BURNING
STOVES & FIREPLACES
Close windows in evenings to
prevent smell from entering your home.
MOLD FROM
DECAYING LEAVES
Do NOT play in leaves or stir them up.
RAGWEED POLLEN Close windows during early morning hours.
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS,
COLDS, FLU
Eat right–proper nutrition is vital for a healthy
immune system to fight infections. Stay away
from people with colds.
DUST & DUST MITES Damp dust – use water dampened cloth.
Cover mattress, box spring and pillows with dust
proof covers. Vacuum often.
PET HAIR Do NOT allow pets in bedrooms. Keep pet hair
well groomed and low cut.
COCKROACHES Get them exterminated.
CIGARETTE SMOKE Maintain a smoke-free home.
Stay away from second hand smoke.
CAR EXHAUST Open garage door when
car engine is on.
PERFUME, COLOGNE,
AEROSOL SPRAYS
Don’t use them, and don’t be around when
they are being sprayed.
Take your Asthma medication/s as prescribed by your doctor.