Health Tip: Avoid Asthma Triggers

(HealthDay News) -- If you're trying to prevent an asthma flare, avoiding things that trigger your breathing problems is a good start.

The American Academy of Family Physicians says common asthma triggers include:

  • Allergens such as tree pollen, grasses or molds.
  • Colds and other viral infections.
  • Exposure to pollutants, tobacco smoke, chemical fumes or perfume.
  • Sinus infections.
  • Heartburn.
  • Exercising.
  • Breathing in cold air.
  • Stress or strong emotions.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Wildfire Smoke Is Choking America's Cities -- Is Yours on the List?

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Tools You Can Use to Control Winter Asthma, Allergy Symptoms

    Many Kids Unnecessarily Hospitalized Following Allergic Reactions

    How to Treat Spring Allergies: A Graduated Approach

    Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children's Brains

    Night Shift Associated With Asthma Risk In Women

    Time Of Day, Year Matters For Asthma Testing

    Late-Life Menopause Linked to Higher Asthma Risk

    Diabetes Meds Metformin, GLP-1s Can Also Curb Asthma

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu

    Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts

    U.S. Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

    How To Fight Common Wintertime Respiratory Viruses