Asthma:
Anticipation, Prevention, and Care
Cockroach Droppings

When inhaled, cockroach droppings are known to trigger asthma attacks. Getting rid of cockroaches can be difficult or impossible, but steps should be taken to minimize their numbers. First, keep food and water secured there cockroaches cannot reach it. Second, use an integrated pest management strategy (IPM), such as one discussed at the Environmental Health Watch to reduce the cockroach problem.