Asthma isn’t just triggered outdoors. For many people especially children symptoms are often influenced by the air inside the home.
Indoor air can contain invisible irritants such as fine particles from cooking and candles, dust and dust mites, pet dander, mould spores and chemical vapours from everyday household products. When these build up, they may contribute to coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and disrupted sleep — even when outdoor air feels clean.
Symptoms often worsen at night as windows close, air circulation reduces and allergens settle in bedrooms.
Improving indoor air quality doesn’t replace medical care, but it can help reduce airborne triggers particularly in sleeping areas creating a calmer environment for sensitive lungs.
