Accommodations Older places can have more moulds and dust mites. Ask to see the room before checking in moulds can sometimes be identified by a musty smell in the room or near the air conditioner. You may wish to call the hotel in advance to see if this type of room or non-smoking rooms are available. Some hotels have non-smoking floors. Ensure that the hotel does not allow pets and is away from busy highways and industrial centres.
Cottages are a common place for moulds and dust, especially if they have been closed for the winter.
If possible, those with asthma should not participate in opening up the cottage, and it should be cleaned and aired out before the person with asthma arrives. These guidelines may have changed, so check with your travel insurance company for current guidelines . For an individual with asthma 59 years of age or under , Blue Cross will not insure for expenses incurred due to asthma while travelling if their asthma is unstable. For an individual with asthma 60 years of age or older , Blue Cross will not insure travellers for expenses incurred due to asthma if any asthma medication has been taken within the last six months. If the asthmatic has been off all asthma medication for the last 6 months, then they will insure for expenses incurred due to asthma while travelling.