The goal of asthma treatment is to keep you as symptom-free as possible.

This includes being able to engage in normal activities, keeping the use of rescue medications down (less than 4 doses per week), having daytime symptoms less than 4 days per week, and reducing episodes of worsening asthma. This goal can be reached by most people with asthma by learning how to avoid asthma triggers.

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Simple things you can do to avoid asthma triggers are:

• Protect yourself against dust mites;
• Wash all bedding in hot water at least twice per month;
• Change filters on heaters and air conditioners at least once per year;
• If you cannot get rid of your carpets, vacuum them often with a multi-layer, allergen-proof vacuum bag;
• Dust often and everywhere, including lampshades, walls and windowsills with a damp cloth;
• Store toys and books in closed bookshelves, drawers, or closets;
• Put all clothing in drawers and closets, and keep them closed;
• Cover air ducts with filters or cheesecloth. Change them frequently;
• Do not use pillows and bedding made with feathers;
• Clean bathrooms regularly with products that kill and prevent mould. Use exhaust fans to vent steam after a hot shower;
• Avoid perfumes and cosmetics with strong fragrances (hair shampoos, conditioners, body lotions etc);
• Get flu shots to prevent chest infections;