You'll be surprised in talking to other parents when you find out how many other families are dealing with it. However, there are things you can do to control it and to prevent attacks. Scientists suspect that eliminating allergens may help prevent asthma. If your child is prone to wheezing, minimizing triggers will help control the symptoms. Severe as it sounds, the pets, including rabbits and guinea pigs, may have to go.
Animal dander is one of the leading causes of asthma.
Keep your baby's room as dust-free as possible. Pull up the carpets. Cover hardwood floors with a scatter rug. Make sure bedding and bumpers are not made from feathers. Clean frequently to keep dust to a minimum, though it's not really the dust itself that's a problem but dust mites.