Common Asthma Triggers
Triggers | Examples |
|---|---|
Allergens | Dust or house mites, molds, pollen, animal dander, cockroach feces, pets, and feathers |
Exercise | Particularly exercise in cold or dry air |
Irritants | Firsthand and secondhand tobacco smoke, perfumes, wood smoke, cleaning products, scented candles, air pollution, strong odors, and irritating fumes |
Viral respiratory infections* | In young children: Respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus infection In older children: Upper respiratory infections (particularly with rhinovirus) and pneumonia |
Other | Emotions (such as anxiety, anger, and excitement) Aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
* Viral infections are the most common triggers in children. | |
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