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By Kathleen MacNaughton, R.N., About.com Guide to Asthma

Improve Your Air Quality to Decrease Asthma Symptoms: New Tip

Saturday February 17, 2007
Did you know that the air quality in your home could be aggravating your asthma, 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.

Improving Air Quality Tip of the Week: Avoid Using Kerosene and Space Heaters

Our Lung Diseases Guide is currently publishing a tip each week on improving your home's air quality. Her lastest tip—"Kerosene and space heaters produce nitrogen dioxide that can iritate your eyes, nose, and throat and cause difficulty in your breathing." To read more about how you can keep space heaters from triggering your asthma, visit the Lung Diseases site.

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