Q How should I manage the indoor environment for a child with asthma?
A Reduce house dust mites, mold, and pet dander, and keep indoor humidity below 50 percent.
Detailed Answer
The most important thing in the room of a child with asthma is managing house dust mites. Washing bedding frequently, keeping hardwood floors rather than carpet, and lowering indoor humidity below 50 percent are effective. Mold and pet dander also require attention.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
When environmental management is combined with Korean medicine treatment that strengthens lung qi, the constitution improves in a direction where the same stimulus provokes a weaker reaction.
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