Are Cockroaches Making Your Asthma Difficult to Control?

What Are Cockroaches & How Do They Affect My Asthma?

Cockroaches are insects with 6 legs and 2 pairs of wings that are common throughout the United States, but especially in the South and in crowded cities. Proteins from the cockroaches saliva, droppings, and shed insect body parts can trigger asthma symptoms. Learn more about cockroaches and asthma.

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