After analyzing 56 studies carried out with more than 137,000 people, researchers australian have demonstrated that the passive smoking was the main cause of triggering seizuresasthma. This chronic disease would affect around 3.5 million French people, according to The Conversation.
Published in the Journal of Asthmathe conclusions of the scientists indicate that smoke inhalation disrupts the normal development of the lungs and immune system due to irritation of the respiratory tract. The authors of the study point out, however, that passive smoking is very present in our society both at home and at work. “Children were the main victims of passive smoking, exposed to the smoking of their parents, especially mothers, at home,” they write.
Beware of synthetic bedding and gas heating
According to Australian researchers, bedding is also a cause of the onset of asthma attacks. According to them, nylon, microfibers and acrylic materials expose users to allergenic risks and an increased presence of dust mites, unlike feather bedding, for example. “When bedding is made from non-natural fibres, it contains higher levels of allergens and dust mites. The firmer weave of feather pillows makes them a more protective barrier once morest allergens,” they explain in The Conversation.
But that’s not all. After passive smoking and bedding, the study reveals that heating modes might also play a role in triggering asthma attacks. Gas heating would generate higher carbon dioxide emissions than electric heating. “Our research shows the importance of focusing on preventing some common family environmental factors in preventing asthma symptoms,” the scientists conclude.
