Asthma Attack Blog
Asthma Attack Triggers
Although in asthma the underlying airway inflammation is always there, an asthma attack can be triggered or worsened by a number of factors. There are two types of asthma attack triggers;
Allergens and Irritants
* Common asthma allergens include pollen, animals and house-dust mites.
* Common asthma irritants include cold air, cigarette smoke and chemical fumes.
An allergen is a substance that causes asthma attack symptoms by bringing about an allergic reaction. An irritant is a substance that precipitates an asthma attack by aggravating the airways.
Keeping a diary of the times and circumstances that precipitates your asthma attack or causes your asthma to worsen can help you and your doctor pinpoint exactly what your asthma triggers are. Once you have identified your asthma triggers, you can take steps to deal with them.
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
What Are 3 Things I Can Do About Asthma?
More than 18 million North Americans have Asthma. That's 8% of all adults according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The real tragedy of Asthma is that it is caused by genetic and environmental factors and it is not always possible to control our exposure to gene activating irritants. However, there is something we can do every day, such as limiting foods high in sulfates, and that has been proven to lessen the frequency of Asthma attacks. This short article outlines three things you can do today to reduce your risk of developing Asthma or triggering an Asthma attack. ...
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