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Avoid triggers
It is important to know what things make your asthma worse. These are called asthma "triggers." Avoiding them is your first step toward feeling better. Our homes can be filled with asthma triggers. Some of these are in the air we breathe, some are in our furniture and carpets, and some are on our pets.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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