Child Asthma: Asthma Triggers
Asthma triggers vary by person, but the most common triggers stem from exercise, allergens, irritants and viral infections.
The list below from the
Cleveland Clinic shows examples of common asthma
triggers.
Allergens
- Animal dander (from the skin, hair, or feathers of animals)
- Dust mites (contained in house dust)
- Cockroaches
- Pollen from trees and grass
- Mold (indoor and outdoor)
Irritants
- Cigarette smoke
- Air pollution
- Cold air or changes in weather
- Strong odors from painting or cooking
- Scented products
- Strong emotional expression (including crying or laughing hard) and stress
Others
- Medicines such as aspirin
- Sulfites in food or beverages
- A condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that can worsen
asthma symptoms, especially at night
- Irritants or allergens that your child may be exposed to at daycare or school
- Infections
