Health Tip: Things That Can Trigger Asthma

(HealthDay News) -- You're asthmatic and so is your best friend. But the things that trigger your asthma can be very different.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the most common asthma triggers include:

  • Tobacco smoke, including secondhand smoke.
  • Dust mites.
  • Outdoor air pollution.
  • Mold.
  • Cockroaches and their droppings.
  • Pet dander.
  • Smoke from burning wood, grass or leaves.
  • Infections or illness.
  • Hay fever.
  • Emotional upset.
  • Weather changes.

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

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Antibiotics Might Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma, Allergies

    Peanut Allergy Risk Higher If Older Sibs Eat Peanuts, Study Finds

    Misconceptions Over Preventing Peanut Allergy Persist Among Parents, Study Shows

    Seasonal Allergies Likely To Grow Worse Under Climate Change

    Seasonal Allergies Might Increase Suicide Rate, Study Says

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Mood Disorders Have Increased Among Kids, Teens

    Wildfire Smoke Alters Immune System, Study Says

    School-Based Asthma Programs Keep Kids Healthy And Learning

    Wildfire Smoke Flooded ERs With Asthma Cases

    Breakdown In Federal Health Tracking Leaves U.S. Vulnerable To Outbreaks, Pandemics, Experts Warn

    Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Back Under FDA Review

    How Wildfires Might Increase Risk Of Flu, COVID-19

    The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines

    Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast