Identify and reduce common asthma triggers
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Common asthma triggers
Common asthma triggers
Take a whole-school approach to reducing asthma triggers.
Asthma + Respiratory Foundation NZ provide practical information.
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Source: Ministry of Education
Asthma and allergies
Asthma and allergies
Allergens are a common cause of asthma.
Work in partnership with students, family, and whānu to identify potential asthma triggers in your learning environment.
The most common allergens that cause asthma are:
- dust mites
- dander from animals (skin, scales, and fur)
- rodent urine
- insect debris
- food dust
- pollens
- moulds
Source: Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora (opens in a new tab/window)
Allergen-free environment
Allergen-free environment
Reduce known allergens, such as dust, from the environment by including learners in creating a clean, safe environment for all.
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Useful resources
Useful resources
Common asthma triggers
Read time: 15 min
Information on a range of asthma triggers and ways to reduce or avoid those.
Publisher: Asthma + Respiratory Foundation, NZ
Triggers in asthma
Read time: 19 min
Information on allergic and non-allergic asthma triggers and how to practically reduce and manage exposure to these in this downloadable booklet.
Publisher: Asthma + Respiratory Foundation, NZ
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