Also, stuffed animals should be removed from the bedroom. If a child with asthma wants to play or sleep with a stuffed toy, wash the toy frequently in hot water. Cats, dogs, and birds cause many people to become allergic. Replace drapes with plastic or vinyl blinds. If possible, remove rugs and carpets from the bedroom.
All rugs trap dust mites.
If it is not possible to remove carpets from the bedroom, vacuum at least once a week. However, vacuum cleaners blow dust into the air, which can also lead to an asthma attack. There are special High Efficiency Particulate Arresting, or HEPA vacuum cleaners and micro filtration vacuum cleaner bags that can prevent this from happening. Do not humidify or vaporize air in the bedroom of a person who has asthma. The humidity increases the growth of the asthma triggers, dust mites and molds.