Asthma triggers at home

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About Asthma triggers at home

Housing conditions can trigger asthma. In New York City, childhood asthma is a significant health threat that affects thousands of children per year.

No family should have to choose between affordable and healthy housing. All tenants are entitled to safe, decent and sanitary housing, which prevents disease and injury.

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Asthma triggers at home

Mold in homes

Adults reporting mold in the home. Mold can worsen respiratory conditions like asthma, and indicate maintenance deficiencies in a building.

Secondhand smoke at home

Adults reporting secondhand smoke at home. Secondhand smoke, especially indoors, is bad for health - particularly for the health of children.

Children in homes with cockroaches (age 1-13)

The saliva, feces, and shedding body parts of cockroaches are an allergen and can trigger asthma.

Children in homes with mice (age 1-13)

The presence of mice or rats in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. These pests can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Homes with cockroaches

The presence of cockroaches in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. Cockroaches in the home can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Homes with mice or rats in the building

The presence of mice or rats in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. These pests can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Asthma triggers at home

Mold in homes

Adults reporting mold in the home. Mold can worsen respiratory conditions like asthma, and indicate maintenance deficiencies in a building.

Secondhand smoke at home

Adults reporting secondhand smoke at home. Secondhand smoke, especially indoors, is bad for health - particularly for the health of children.

Children in homes with cockroaches (age 1-13)

The saliva, feces, and shedding body parts of cockroaches are an allergen and can trigger asthma.

Children in homes with mice (age 1-13)

The presence of mice or rats in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. These pests can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Homes with cockroaches

The presence of cockroaches in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. Cockroaches in the home can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

Homes with mice or rats in the building

The presence of mice or rats in the home is often associated with poor housing maintenance. These pests can contaminate food and worsen asthma.

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