Trigger Control
Triggers are exposures or conditions that may cause a person with asthma to have increased symptoms, also known as an asthma attack or flare. Triggers vary between individuals. It is important to know your triggers and learn how to avoid them. Some of the most common triggers include:
- tobacco smoke
- dust mites
- outdoor air pollution
- cockroaches and their droppings
- furry pets
- mold
- smoke
- respiratory infections
- allergies
- some inhaled chemical fumes
- acid reflux
- exercise
- weather changes
- food allergies and sensitivities
- fragrances
- stress and anxiety
For more information on asthma triggers and how to avoid them, see Common Asthma Triggers, published by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
Stopping or reducing tobacco use can help you feel better and improve asthma symptoms for you or your child. If you have decided to quit, your registered respiratory therapist or nurse will support you in your quit journey.
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Source: From Asthma by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, published May 21, 2020
