Improve the Air Quality in Your Home

From your lungdiseases guide, Stacey Lloyd: Did you know that the air quality in your home could be aggravating your lung disease, and in some cases it could actually be the cause of it? Do you have a nagging cough that won't go away, difficulty breathing, or a scratchy throat? It may be caused by the air in your home.

Each week, on lungdiseases.about.com, you will find an air quality tip to help you improve the air quality in your home so you and your family can breathe easier. Visit each week for the latest tip, make the improvement to your home, and then tell us about it! Are you up for the challenge?

This Week's Health Tip - Keep Food in Tightly Sealed Containers

Cockroach antigens are proteins found in the cockroach's feces, saliva and eggs. These antigens can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks when they become airborne.

Keep food in tightly sealed containers. Do not eat in bedrooms. Seal garbage bags and dispose of bags in lidded containers outside of your home. Seal any cracks in your home to prevent infestation, and eliminate water sources that may attract cockroaches by promptly fixing leaky faucets and drain pipes.

Learn more about indoor allergen avoidance, including cockroach, dust mite, mold and animal dander control measures.