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What are the Most Common Triggers of an Asthma Attack?

What are the Most Common Triggers of an Asthma Attack

 

An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. You can face symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing or continuous coughing.1

By recognising symptoms and understanding your triggers, you can be better prepared to handle an attack.2

These are the most common triggers of an asthma attack:

  1. Allergens such as grass or weed, pollen, dust mites, cockroaches, animal dander and furry pets2
  2. Irritants in the air3, such as smoke or chemical fumes, tobacco smoke, and strong fragrances, such as perfume4
  3. Strenuous exercise5
  4. Inhaling cold or dry air6
  5. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)7
  6. Strong emotions like stress and anxiety8
  7. Some food and food additives9

Seek medical help if you show signs or symptoms of an asthma attack. Timely action can prevent unwanted consequences.

Take care of yourself and remember to take your medications daily on time.

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References

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  2. Miller RL. Trigger avoidance in asthma. In: Bochner BS, Feldweg AM, Dieffenbach P, eds. UpToDate. UpToDate, Inc.; 2025. Available at: https://www.uptodate.com. Updated September 16, 2023.
  3. Tatum AJ, Shapiro GG. The effects of outdoor air pollution and tobacco smoke on asthma. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2005;25(1):15-30. doi:10.1016/j.iac.2004.09.003
  4. Elberling J, Lerbaek A, Kyvik KO, Hjelmborg J. A twin study of perfume-related respiratory symptoms. Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2009;212(6):670-678. doi:10.1016/j.ijheh.2009.05.001
  5. Anderson SD, Daviskas E. The mechanism of exercise-induced asthma is ... J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2000;106(3):453-459. doi:10.1067/mai.2000.109822
  6. Fontanari P, Zattara-Hartmann MC, Burnet H, Jammes Y. Nasal eupnoeic inhalation of cold, dry air increases airway resistance in asthmatic patients. Eur Respir J. 1997;10(10):2250-2254. doi:10.1183/09031936.97.10102250
  7. Harding SM. Gastroesophageal reflux: a potential asthma trigger. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2005;25(1):131-148. doi:10.1016/j.iac.2004.09.006
  8. Kewalramani A, Bollinger ME, Postolache TT. Asthma and Mood Disorders. Int J Child Health Hum Dev. 2008;1(2):115-123.
  9. di Palmo E, Gallucci M, Cipriani F, Bertelli L, Giannetti A, Ricci G. Asthma and Food Allergy: Which Risks?. Medicina (Kaunas). 2019;55(9):509. Published 2019 Aug 21. doi:10.3390/medicina55090509