My child is prone to asthma-like symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Before I return, do I need to take special precautions?
Yes. Particle pollution and dust in the air from fires and debris, and fumes from petroleum spills, heavy machinery, household chemicals, pesticides, and mold, may cause shortness of breath, wheezing, and irritation of nasal passages and airways. Children who already have asthma may experience a worsening of their symptoms, and it is extremely important for you to have their inhalers and other prescription medicines readily available. Keep children, particularly those with asthma, away from areas that contain debris, where fuel or chemical spills have occurred, and where household chemicals or pesticides are being used. Children should be kept out of areas where there are large amounts of dust from construction equipment exhaust, and from destroyed buildings.
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