Cockroaches, the biggest cause of Asthma

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath.

For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to a life-threatening asthma attack.

Asthma triggers

• Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mould spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste.
• Respiratory infections, such as the common cold.
• Physical activity.
• Cold air.
• Air pollutants and irritants, such as smoke.

How cockroaches can cause Asthma?

Upon other problems, cockroaches can cause health issues such as respiratory problems, like asthma, and trigger allergies. Cockroaches may not be as harmless as you think, so when you see them, be sure to take action.

The saliva, faeces and shedding body parts of cockroaches can trigger both asthma and allergies. These allergens act like dust mites, aggravating symptoms when they are kicked up in the air.

Symptoms of Cockroach Allergy

• Chronic stuffy nose.
• Frequent ear and sinus infections.
• Itchy eyes and nose.
• A cough that does not go away.
• Shortness of breath.
• Chest tightness.

If you are asthmatic or suffer from any allergic condition, make sure there is no cockroach in where you reside or where you work.

You can avail the services of a professional pest control service provider company to eliminate cockroaches from around you.