[snowbird22154]

Well I have tried taking the mattress cover off and washing on hot cycle and using bleach to kill anything. Also have vacuumed mattress and having an "extra clean" bed "just in case" it might be causing the asthma problems. It does seem to be worse when the "overhead fan" in ON and now I'm trying to cut the thermostat down to low 70's to keep fan off.

I have looked this up on the Internet in several places and it say the "excretions" of DUST MITES cause breathing problems and that's why I invested in super duty vacuum cleaner hoping that might help. And as to "chemicals" in the carpet cleaning I kinda doubt but who knows

I'm like you and kinda "leery" of getting the vents cleaned out as some people say it's a waste of $$$ and also am worried that they might "puncture" some of the duct and then I would have a can of worms as I am sure every A/C duct "cleaner" has his tale to tell. Just don't know what else to do without taking this years SS checks and applying them toward laminated flooring.

Have had asthma for 65+ years and the Fed Gove "banned" the Primatine "Inhaler" I have used for the last 20 years because it caused "Ozone pollution" which is BS and now instead of OTC I have to get a prescription for twice as much and one half the dosage and DOESN"T WORK AS WELL!!

Guess my next step is getting some of those "test strips" that will "analyze" air content and make an appointment with asthma Doctor. Seems like my "nest egg" is slowly being evaporated one way or another.

Again I appreciate all the comments. Your a great bunch of people

[queasy27]

snowbird22154, have you tried sleeping in another room to see if there's any improvement? That could help narrow it down.

You can buy a zippered plastic mattress cover that helps protect against breathing in any dust mite droppings, but the plastic can be uncomfortable to sleep on. There are more expensive cotton versions.

Your pillow might also be a contributor. Is there another one around the house you could try for a night -- maybe from the couch?

[snowbird22154]

Excellent idea(s) as I will try changing bedrooms....AND pillows as I had completely forgotten about the "pillow"

Originally Posted by queasy27

snowbird22154, have you tried sleeping in another room to see if there's any improvement? That could help narrow it down.

You can buy a zippered plastic mattress cover that helps protect against breathing in any dust mite droppings, but the plastic can be uncomfortable to sleep on. There are more expensive cotton versions.

Your pillow might also be a contributor. Is there another one around the house you could try for a night -- maybe from the couch?