Debris from cockroaches and dust mites, fungus spores, pet dander, noxious chemicals. . . . These are a few of the things that can make the typical home a dangerous place for people with asthma. Molecules from these agents can trigger unnecessary immune responses in a susceptible person, producing breathlessness, wheezing, and coughing.
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