Cockroaches are one of the most common household pests found around the world. They are known for their ability to survive in a wide range of environmental conditions and their ability to transmit diseases. Recent research has also shown that exposure to cockroaches may be a risk factor for the development and exacerbation of asthma. This article will explore the relationship between cockroaches and asthma and discuss strategies for controlling cockroach populations in order to reduce asthma symptoms.
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Cockroaches also produce allergens that can aggravate your asthma and cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive and get allergic reactions quickly. The allergens that cockroaches produce are likely concentrated in their fecal matter and in parts of their body parts. These tiny particles can become airborne and contaminate the air in around your home, which if you are an asthmatic, know that airborne anything is not a good sign. In a recent study done by The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, they assessed whether there was any correlation between reducing the number of cockroaches at home with reduced asthma attacks. They took 102 children with moderate to severe asthma. The researchers found out that reducing cockroaches at home was associated with improved asthma outcomes. The children who lived in homes with cockroach control, they had significantly fewer days with asthma symptoms, had better lung function, and less asthma-related health care management had to be done.
Cockroaches don’t really need to be present for there to be cockroach allergen in your home, meaning even without any infestation, your health could be at danger. One in five homes with no history of cockroach infestation have seen to have a high level of allergens in dust and their fabrics. The concentrations of these allergen are generally highest in kitchen areas where there is large quantities of food and water that enable cockroach infestations. However, surprisingly enough even in bedroom the allergen concentrations seems to be on the higher side. People tend to spend more time in their bedroom where they can inhale the allergens that have settled into their pillow, blankets, bed sheets and curtains.
The good news is that there are things you can do to stop cockroaches from making your asthma worse:
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