MSU Extension Healthy Housing Programs

Asthma and Allergies

Participants will accomplish the following:

Knowledge: Describe symptoms and causes of asthma and allergies.

Comprehension: Identify asthma/allergy triggers in the home environment.

Application:

• List examples of low-cost actions to reduce asthma/allergy triggers in the home, including dust mites, pests, pets, mold, second-hand smoke, nitrogen dioxide (byproduct of burning fuel), and other irritants (chemicals, cleaners, air fresheners, perfumes, hair sprays, pesticides, scented or unscented products, cold air, and outdoor pollution).
• Identify resources for assistance with these topics.

Resources:

• Asthma Action Plan (PDF)
• Asthma Action Plan for Home (PDF)
• Home Environment Checklist (PDF)