Bedding for Asthmatics | Uratex Blog

Asthma can be triggered by a number of factors. The most common of which are dust mites and fungal cells which are mostly found in the bedroom. Thus, choosing the right bedding for asthma patients is important.

Dust mites thrive on beddings because it is where we shed our skin. And because dust mites feed on dead skin, they tend to linger on our mattress as they wait for their next meal. Microporous covers should be used for mattresses and pillows; they will put a halt to these dropping while still allowing good flow of air and moisture. In using bunk beds, make sure that children with asthma are not placed at the bottom bunk. Any movement from the top bunk will disturb the dust mites and consequently make them airborne. Asthmatic children at the bottom will be the recipient of these dust mites.

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