Asthma has become a very common and chronic diseases that leave significant impact on the victims i.e. it causes physical and social burden. Yearly 497,000 people suffering from asthma are hospitalized in different hospitals of U.S.A, it is estimated that almost 10 million people miss their work days and 13 million children miss their school days due to this ailment. People keep on trying to find out what is the root cause of asthma, many people and organizations has come to the conclusion that home can be the major reason, means indoor asthma triggers contribute to this disease.
There are lots of asthma triggers which come under the category of allergens and irritants which are usually found in the stuff and floors of home like carpets, rugs, curtains etc. Most common triggers include dust mites, mold, pet dander, rodents, pollen, tobacco smoke, sharp smells of perfumes etc. So it is must to make house an asthma healthy zone to avoid its symptoms. Merck launched a “Build Smart, Breathe Easier” campaign to educate people about the magnitude of “asthma-healthy home”.




