Triggers of asthma
Smoke Cigarette smoke Air pollution
Food allergies in some cases Strong smells and sprays Animal fur and feathers
Pollen grains from trees / flowers Dust in bed and pillow Cold and viruses
House dust from sweeping Cold air Weather change
Emotional stress Too much of exertion, physical exercise
Many things can start an asthma attack.
Triggers of asthma and aggravating factors.
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Physical exertion and exercise is a trigger for 8 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Cold air is a trigger for 6 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Colds and viruses are triggers for 8 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Cigarette smoke and smoky places are triggers for 7 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Air pollution is a trigger for 4 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Pollen is a trigger for 5 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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House dust is a trigger for 7 out of 10 people with asthma. |
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Fur or feathers from pets are triggers for 8 out of 10 people with asthma. |
How can attacks be avoided?
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People who have asthma are wise to learn what triggers an attack and to avoid that item or situation. The following are common triggering agents. |
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Foods : Chocolate, nuts, eggs, shellfish, milk, oranges, wine, beer. |
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Pollen, mold spores. |
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Tobacco smoke. |
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Animals: Cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chickens, insects |
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Dust--dirty filters on heating and air conditioning systems; brooms and dusters. upholstered furniture, carpets, and curtains hat might harbor dust. |
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Smog, automobile fumes. Feathers. |
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Wool. |
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Personal care products: Sprays, cosmetics, powder. |
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Aerosol sprays of any kind. |
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Cold or hot air, high humidity or very dry air. |
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Emotion: Anger, frustration, fear, crying, laughing too hard. |
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Exercise. |
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Common cold, flu. |
Precautions to avoid asthma attacks.
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Avoid smoking. |
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Avoid pollution. |
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Keep strong smells out of home. |
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Keep animals, pets out of house. |
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Take out rugs and carpets. They get dusty and moldy. |
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Take out soft chairs, cushions and extra pillows. |
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Open windows when it is not hot or stuffy, close them when the air out side is polluted. |
Avoid pollution Avoid smoking
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People with asthma who are not allergic to eggs may consider getting an annual influenza vaccine. |