Asthma triggers
An asthma trigger is anything that irritates your airways and sets off your asthma symptoms
- Understanding asthma triggers
- Alcohol
- Animals and pets
- Colds and flu
- Emotions
- Exercise
- Food
- Female hormones
- House dust mites
- Indoor environment
- Moulds and fungi
- Pollen
- Pollution
- Recreational drugs
- Sex
- Smoking and second-hand smoke
- Stress and anxiety
- Weather
Asthma triggers
Everyone with asthma has their personal mix of triggers – you can have one or more.
The best way to help your body cope well with any asthma triggers is to take your medicines to reduce sensitivity in your airways.
