Can disinfectants induce asthma How to protect asthma patients

Can spraying disinfectants induce asthma?

A: It may trigger asthma.

The coronavirus has changed the way of life for millions of people. Frequent hand washing, wearing masks, regular ventilation and disinfection have become daily habits that are well known to all ages, and are observed by women and children. However, in the process of environmental disinfection and air disinfection in the whole society, disinfectants may become a predisposing factor for some asthma patients.

Risk factors for asthma include host factors (genetic factors) and environmental factors. Most people with asthma are allergic, and they react hypersensitively to specific allergens in the environment, sometimes as an acute attack of asthma.

Commonly used disinfectant products can be divided into 9 types according to their composition: chlorine-containing disinfectants, peroxide-based disinfectants, aldehyde disinfectants, alcohol-based disinfectants, iodine-containing disinfectants, phenolic disinfectants, ethylene oxide, biguanide disinfectants and quaternary ammonium salt disinfectants. Many of them have a pungent odor, especially when the concentration is too high and the spraying is too intensive, it is easy to irritate the skin and mucous membranes or induce cough and asthma.

Therefore, disinfectants should be used correctly according to the instructions for various disinfectants; Spraying disinfectants should not be directed at people; If people with asthma are particularly sensitive to a particular disinfectant, they may try switching to a different type of disinfectant. Once asthma is induced, it is important to use asthma symptom relief drugs (such as albuterol aerosols) that act quickly and get out of the triggering environment as soon as possible.

How can asthma patients at home protect themselves during the epidemic?

1. Be sure to standardize the use of medication, do not stop or change the dosage by yourself, and pay attention to the correct use of inhalation devices. If you have any questions, it is recommended to use a professional and formal online medical platform for consultation;

2. Regularly count the drug inventory, and if necessary, it is recommended to go to the hospital at one time to replenish more drugs to reduce the frequency of medical treatment here; However, if the condition continues to deteriorate and cannot be controlled, it is recommended to take good protection and seek medical attention in time if necessary;

3. Allergies are common triggers of asthma, so you should look for allergens and take anti-allergy measures;

4. Avoid self-medication and pay attention to drug allergies.Disinfectants may also induce allergies, so care should be taken to use them correctly;

5. Avoid colds, be careful of overventilation at home, and pay attention to keeping warm. Pay attention to keep the room clean, and wash and change bedding and clothes frequently to keep them clean;

6. It is recommended to quit smoking, because the chemicals and smoke in cigarettes can irritate the respiratory tract;

7. It is recommended to exercise the cardiopulmonary function appropriately and appropriately to enhance one's own resistance.

What are the triggers for asthma?

Common asthma triggers include: cigarette smoke, stress, cold, flu, or lung, ear, or sinus infections, strong cleaning products (such as bleach), strong perfumes or odors, air pollution, certain medications (such as aspirin and other medications for pain or fever), exercise, and very cold, dry air. At the same time, some people with asthma may also have other triggers, including substances in the surrounding environment that cause them to develop allergies, known as "allergic triggers".

Allergic triggers include:

1. Dust mites. Dust mites are tiny arthropods that are too small to be seen, and they live in beds, sofas, carpets, and other parts of the home.

2. Mold. Mold can grow in basements, near showers, and in other damp places.

3. Dogs and cats. Some patients may be allergic to the animal's saliva, urine, or dander (peeling dead skin).

4. Pollen from trees, pastures and weeds.

5. Cockroach excrement.

6. Rats.