{"id":12571,"date":"2014-05-14T11:27:34","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T17:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flovalleynews.com\/?p=12571"},"modified":"2014-05-14T11:27:34","modified_gmt":"2014-05-14T17:27:34","slug":"hazelwood-schools-st-louis-county-have-tips-for-asthma-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flovalleynews.com\/?p=12571","title":{"rendered":"Hazelwood Schools, St. Louis County Have Tips for Asthma Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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May is Asthma Awareness Month. A health education coordinator with the St. Louis County Health department set up a table and took questions from students and staff as part of a Mini Asthma Health Fair May 8 at Townsend Elementary School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWhat we\u2019ve found is that education and compliance are the best weapons to help children control asthma symptoms,\u201d said Tammi Holmes, health education coordinator with the St. Louis County Health department. \u201cMany times, students will rely on the rescue inhalers for relief but prevention and control are the best ways to keep asthma in check.\u201d<\/p>\n

News reports indicate increased levels of pollen and other allergens in the air this spring. For many students, these allergens can possibly trigger severe asthma symptoms.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the main reasons students miss school is due to asthma-related symptoms,\u201d said Crystal Nelson, Director of Health Services with the Hazelwood School District. \u201cThis is a great opportunity to provide additional information on prevention and other resources to help parents treat students\u2019 symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n

The County Health department is providing pamphlets, kid-friendly coloring books and other informational materials to students and staff. The Health Department will also provide information during a family event at Jury Elementary on May 22.<\/p>\n

HSD Health Services recommends the following tips from kidshealth.org\u00a0to help create an asthma-free home:<\/p>\n

Improving Indoor Air<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Avoid irritants such as tobacco or wood smoke, perfumes, aerosol sprays, cleaning products, and fumes from paint or cooking gas can trigger flare-ups<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you must open windows on days when the pollen count is high, do so after midmorning because counts are usually highest from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. If air quality is the problem, open doors and windows early, before pollution has a chance to build up.<\/p>\n

Reduce dust mites:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vacuum and dust your home (especially your child’s room) often \u2014 at least once a week. Use a special small-pore filter bag on your vacuum or buy a vacuum with a HEPA filter. When you dust, use a damp cloth to avoid spreading dust mite particles in the air.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Avoid feather or down pillows or comforters; choose bedding made with synthetic materials instead.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Every few weeks, wash all of your child’s bedding in hot water (greater than 130\u00b0 F or 54.4\u00b0 C) and then dry it on a high setting.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cover mattresses, pillows, and box springs with mite-proof covers (available from retailers who specialize in hypoallergenic products). Also, be sure to regularly wipe down the covers.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Remove any carpeting, especially wall-to-wall carpeting, from your child’s room and other spaces where he or she spends a lot of time.<\/p>\n

To reduce moisture and mold:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fix leaky pipes, faucets, or roofs. Clean and repair roof gutters regularly.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make sure your bathrooms and basement are well ventilated. Install and use exhaust fans to help lower moisture in these areas.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Keep pets outside. If you can’t, at least keep them out of your child’s bedroom and playroom.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wash and brush your pet every week.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Make sure your child doesn’t play with or touch your pet and keep him or her away from the litter box if you have a cat.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Wash your hands after touching your pet<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you have any damp closets, clean them thoroughly and leave a 100-watt bulb on all the time to increase the temperature and dry out the air<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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