Health Tips for August 29

Health Tip: Weather Can Affect Asthma

Asthma symptoms can be exacerbated by a variety of triggers, including exercise. Attacks also may be brought on by certain types of weather.

Here, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation, is a list of different types of weather that have been linked to asthma:

* Cold, dry winter air.
* Windy weather that stirs up pollen and other irritants.
* Hot and humid air.
* Thunderstorms, possibly because of wind or changes in barometric pressure.

Health Tip: Prevent Cooking Fires

Kitchen stoves are a common source of fires in the home.

Here are guidelines to help prevent fires in the kitchen, courtesy of New York's Department of State:

* Never place dishrags, pot holders or towels on or near a burner.
* When cooking, don't wear loose-fitting clothing or reach across the stove.
* Don't use any aerosol spray cans near the stove.
* Never lean against the stove while it's in use.
* Don't use towels in place of pot holders.
* Never let children around a hot stove or stove top.
* Don't place items above the stove -- like candy or cookies -- that children may try to reach.