Did you know that your home could be making you and your family sick. If someone in your family has allergies or asthma, take steps to make your home a healthier place. Prevent allergy and asthma attacks at home by getting rid of these common causes of attacks:

Mold or dampness
Dust mites (tiny bugs that live in dust)
Pets with fur, including cats and dogs
Cockroaches (roaches and their droppings may cause asthma)
Rodents (mice and rats)
Secondhand smoke
Wood smoke

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