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Particles, Dust, PowdersAirborne asthma triggers include a class of triggers known as irritants. Some types of these irritants are inhaled into the airways as dust or powder, rather than as a gas.
When these triggers are inhaled, your already irritated airways tend to become even more irritated and inflamed, resulting in an increase in asthma symptoms. Types of Dust/Powder Airborne Asthma TriggersSome of these irritants might be encountered in everyday life, but more commonly they are an occupational hazard. Examples include:
Of course, you should strive to avoid contact with irritants as much as possible for optimal asthma control. Source: AAAAI, "Tips to remember: asthma triggers and management." American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. 01 January 2006. AAAAI. 29 Oct 2007 <http://www.aaaai.org/patients/publicedmat/tips/asthmatriggersandmgmt.stm> Updated: February 21, 2008 Learn More About Asthma TriggersAsthma Triggers OverviewTop Indoor TriggersMolds as Asthma Trigger |
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