A trigger is something that makes asthma worse or brings on an attack.
Triggers are different for everyone and often it’s not just one trigger that sets off an asthma attack but a combination of several triggers around the same time.
Knowing as much as you can about your asthma triggers is important so that you can avoid or reduce your exposure to them, making your asthma easier to handle.
Many families choose a cuddly cat or dog for their family pet, however these seemingly harmless pets can trigger asthma in some people. Learn more | |
A number of plants are associated with triggering asthma and hay fever symptoms in some people. Learn more | |
You might feel that your asthma gets worse soon after starting a new job or while you are doing a particular part of your job, or that your asthma improves when you are not at work. Learn more | |
Colds and ‘flu viruses along with throat and nose infections can bring on asthma episodes. The first signs are usually a blocked or runny nose or a sore throat. Learn more | |
Triggers in the air include factory smoke and car exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke, fly sprays, strong perfumes and aerosol cleaning sprays. Learn more | |
A number of medicines may aggravate asthma in some people. Learn more | |
Physical activity is especially important for people with asthma. However, for many people with asthma, physical activity can trigger symptoms during or after exercise. Learn more | |
Some people find that their changing emotions such as being worried, uptight, stressed, excited or happy, can make their asthma worse. Learn more | |
Changes of temperature can affect people with asthma. Learn more | |
If you are thinking of moving to a new place and you know your asthma is affected by triggers such as pollen, it would be advisable to look into how prevalent the trigger is there. Learn more
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A Self-Management Plan can help you work out how well you are and what to do if your asthma gets worse or better.
Research shows that people who follow Self-Management Plans have better control over their asthma.
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