Can people with asthma keep flowers? Which plants are not suitable to keep at home

It is well known that growing flowers can cultivate the temperament, beautify the environment, and purify the air. However, if there is a person with asthma in the home, you need to pay attention. Below, the editor categorizes some common flowers and plants that may worsen asthma.

Flowers and plants with an overly strong fragrance

Representative flower types include tulips, narcissus, night-blooming cestrum, osmanthus, jasmine, and others. Because of the strong fragrance they release, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are present in the air. If asthma patients inadvertently breathe in the fragrance for a long time, it will stimulate the respiratory tract and thereby trigger asthma attacks. Among them, tulip flowers contain a substance called "tulipin" that can cause allergic reactions; narcissus bulbs contain toxins, and accidental ingestion may cause discomfort; the fragrance released by night-blooming cestrum at night is strong and may easily worsen asthma symptoms.

Toxic flowers and plants

Representative flower types include sago palm, mimosa, oleander, and others. The characteristic of plants with peculiar forms is that they are "roughly grown." Among them, the representative plant of the Musaceae family is the sago palm; its leaf edges are sharp and very likely to cut the skin, and its allergenic toxin source is specific proteins on the leaf surface, which may trigger allergic reactions such as skin rashes, and may even induce attacks through the inhalation route; the roots and leaves of mimosa contain toxic components and are not suitable for keeping at home; oleander, whether leaves, flowers, bark, flowers, or fruit, contains highly toxic substances of varying degrees.

Flowers and plants that easily cause allergies

Representative flower types include perfume lilies, lilac, lantana, hydrangea, geranium, redbud, and others. Their flowers especially contain a lot of pollen and fragrance, particularly when the north wind is strong. Doors and windows should also be kept closed often; otherwise, pollen and fragrance may trigger asthma attacks.

Flowers and plants with unusual odors

Representative flower types include lantana, photinia, and others. Their own strange smell can easily induce symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, and in severe cases may also cause respiratory system problems, which for asthma patients is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.
The above are only some examples. In fact, people with asthma should not place too many plants in the bedroom. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain indoor air circulation, clean regularly, and reduce the accumulation of dust mites and other allergens.