Are Cockroaches causing my allergies & asthma issues?
According to the American College of Allergies:
"The saliva, feces and shedding body parts of cockroaches can trigger both asthma and allergies. These allergens act like dust mites, aggravating symptoms when they are kicked up in the air.
The National Pest Management Association reports that 63 percent of homes in the United States contain cockroach allergens. In urban areas, that number rises to between 78 and 98 percent of homes.
Symptoms
Typical cockroach allergy symptoms include:
"The saliva, feces and shedding body parts of cockroaches can trigger both asthma and allergies. These allergens act like dust mites, aggravating symptoms when they are kicked up in the air.
The National Pest Management Association reports that 63 percent of homes in the United States contain cockroach allergens. In urban areas, that number rises to between 78 and 98 percent of homes.
Symptoms
Typical cockroach allergy symptoms include:
- Coughing
- Nasal congestion
- Skin rash
- Wheezing
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
