Tip #3: Avoid smoke and fog machines
Smoke and fog machines are often used on Halloween to create a creepy atmosphere at parties and in haunted houses. Unfortunately, they can cause breathing problems in those with respiratory allergies and asthma.
Some fog machines use a solution of water mixed with glycol, glycerin or mineral oil, which can trigger breathing problems including coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
To create the spooky effect, some machines use a solution of water mixed with glycol, glycerin or mineral oil. These chemicals can trigger breathing problems in allergy and asthma sufferers including coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. To be safe, it’s best for people with allergies and asthma to stay out of rooms where smoke and fog machines are being used in order to avoid these potential triggers.
