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The next allergens that can be an asthma trigger that we will review are from some common pests found in the home.
These include:
- cockroaches, and
- rodents such as mice and rats.
Cockroach allergens are derived from fecal material, saliva, secretions, and body parts.
Rodent allergens are derived from hair, skin flakes, urine, and saliva.
Both cockroach and rodent allergens can be an asthma trigger in sensitive people.
And while cockroaches and rodents can be found anywhere in a home, they are most often food and water such as kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
While this section of the training focuses on cockroaches and rodents, I also want to briefly mention bed bugs.
Though bed bugs are not a proven asthma trigger, they are a growing problem in the United States. If bed bug infestation is a problem in the home you are assessing, see the Resource Section for more information.