Javier Hiriart, MD - Asthma and Dust

Find out what you can do to limit your exposure to dust and dust mites.

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[Javier Hiriart, M.D., Primary Care Physician]
Hello. I'm Dr. Javier Hiriart with Baptist Health Primary Care Family Medicine Center at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

[Asthma and Dust]

[Doctor discussing how dust and asthma correlate]

[Javier Hiriart, M.D., Primary Care Physician]
There are certain triggers that make allergies or asthma worse, and dust is one of them. You can do many things in your home to limit you or your child's exposure to dust and dust mites. Replace blinds that have cloth draperies with pull-down shades. Get rid of fabric or upholstered furniture. Replace wall-to-wall carpet with wood or other hard flooring. Change AC filters frequently. Contact your primary care physician to learn more about what triggers affect you.

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