December 12th, 2017
Asthma triggers are things that make breathing problems wors for people with asthma. There are many kinds of asthma triggers. These include air pollution, pollen, cold weather, colds and stress. Some of the strongest triggers are found in the home. These include dust mites, cockroaches, mold and tobacco smoke. Triggers can be allergens or irritants.Allergens are things people are allergic to. Irritants are things that irritate the lungs. Your doctor can help you figure out what asthma triggers may affect your family. You can do a lot to reduce exposure to household asthma triggers: ? Get rid of the source of the trigger. ? Reduce moisture in the house. ? Keep dust levels down. ? Make the bedroom a trigger free space. There may need to be some repairs to the house and changes in some habits. Your home will be a healthier and more comfortable place for everyone in the house. Does asthma run in your family? If so, reducing a baby’s exposure to triggers may may mean less chance your child will develop asthma when older.