Question

down - filled pillows, quilts, or comforters should not be used and stuffed animals and clutter should be from bedrooms.
pets
13 furry pets may trigger an attack. the simplest solution to this situation is to find another home for th
however, some pet owners may be too attached to their pets or unable to locate a safe new home for t
any animal causing an allergic reaction should not be allowed in the bedroom. pets should be kept outs
as possible and bathed weekly. people with asthma are not allergic to their pets fur,so trimming the pet
help your asthma. frequent vacuuming will reduce the presence of the allergen. if the room has a hard s
it should be damp mopped weekly.
mold
14 when mold is inhaled, it can cause asthma attacks. eliminating mold throughout the home can help co
asthma attacks. keep humidity levels between 35% and 50%. in hot, humid climates, this may require the
conditioning and/or dehumidifiers. fixing water leaks and cleaning up any mold in the home can also help
which choice is a controlling idea in the passage?
you should avoid pet fur to help avoid asthma attacks.
you should avoid things that trigger an asthma attack.
you should learn how to perform spirometry to control asthma.
long - term control medicines for asthma are better than quick - relief medicin

Explanation:

The passage discusses various triggers of asthma attacks (e.g., down - filled items, pets, mold) and how to avoid them. Option A only focuses on pet fur, which is too narrow. Option C about spirometry is not mentioned. Option D about medicines is not in the text. Option B is a general idea that encompasses all the discussed triggers (avoiding things that trigger asthma attacks).

Answer:

B. You should avoid things that trigger an asthma attack.