Adult 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 and
beta-blockers
- Sulfites in food (dried
fruit) or beverages (wine)
- A condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that causes heartburn and can worsen asthma symptoms,
especially at night
- Irritants or allergens that
you may be exposed to at your work, such as special chemicals or dusts
- Infections
