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Asthma Triggers
Irritants
Tobacco smoke
Dust/Chalk dust
Strong odors
Perfume
Markers
Air fresheners
Cleansers
Chemicals/Paint
Hot & cold |
Allergens
Animal dander:
- cats
- dogs
- birds
Pests"
- cockroaches
- bees
- dust mites
- carpet dust |
Allergens
Certain foods:
- nuts (peanuts)
- wheat flour
- milk, soy
- shrimp and fish
- sulfites
- aspirin |
Allergens
Pollens / molds:
- flowering trees
- gardens
- grass clippings
- moldy places
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Intrinsic
Viruses (colds)
Strong emotions
Exercise |
Actions to reduce triggers at childcare
sites
- Dust often (avoid strong smelling polish)
- Do not allow animals with fur/feathers
- Encourage children not to sit on carpeted floors
- If your site has carpet use HEPA-vacuum cleaners
- Have ventilation ducts cleaned
- Avoid mold growth in basements
- Reduce the number of plants that need frequent
watering
- Don’t use aerosol, strong cleaning
supplies, or air fresheners
- Don’t ask children to clap chalk
erasers
- Do not use permanent / odorous markers
- Do not smoke in your childcare setting
- Keep smoky coats of other children under wraps
- Ask about food allergies
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