Interestingly, cockroaches
can cause allergies
and asthma for people,
especially if they live in urban areas
where they have higher
exposure to cockroaches.
Even though you may not see it,
you're still being
exposed to the allergen,
because it sheds a dander
or the allergen in the air.
It's a little gruesome to think about,
but they are a big trigger.
New York City, for example,
cockroach-induced allergies
and asthma are a big thing,
especially in certain boroughs
such as the Bronx, or Harlem,
where there is possibly more exposure.
So it's interesting in
that even 20 or 30 blocks
location-wise can make a big difference
in your asthma control, or your allergies.
In terms of allergens, you
know, if you are sensitive,
the most common airborne allergens
are things such as dust
mites, mold, pollen,
animal dander, and, in
some areas, cockroaches.
