Asthma triggers
Asthma triggers
Acute asthma attacks are commonly caused by two types of trigger factors; they can be allergenic or non-allergenic. Sometimes, there is no identifiable trigger.
Pollens
Spores and moulds
House dust mites
Animal fur or wool
Chemicals such as glues and solvent pens
Food (especially food ‘dust’)
Exercise
Colds and other viral infections
Temperature (changes in temperature can cause significant attacks)
Cold air
Cigarette smoke
Stress