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Triggers- What Sets Off Your Asthma?

Controlling your asthma can be very difficult if you don't know why you're having difficulties. Triggers are the things that cause you to wheeze and set off an asthma attack. Examples include pollens and dust, but triggers are not always easily identifiable. Learn about common triggers and some of the detective work you can do to figure out what your triggers are.
Asthma Triggers- What Do You Do To Avoid These Asthma Triggers
Avoiding asthma triggers can be difficult. You can help other members of our asthma community by sharing what you do to avoid common asthma triggers. Sp what do you do to avoid your asthma triggers and get better control of your asthma?
Identifying and Avoiding Your Asthma Triggers

Indoor asthma triggers can instigate the process of increased inflammation in your airways, causing worsening asthma symptoms. It is important to know what these asthma triggers are and how you can work to prevent them.

Understanding Asthma Triggers
You need to avoid the things that set off your asthma. From the About.com health topics section, learn how reducing exposures can lead to improved asthma symptoms.
Asthma Triggers - What Are Your Asthma Triggers
Tell us about your asthma triggers?
Asthma and GERD - Do You Take Medicine for GERD to Help Asthma
Recent research has shown that treating asymptomatic GERD is not likely to improve asthma control.
Roach Control to Improve Your Asthma
Cockroaches are common pests in the U.S. Learn how to decrease your exposure to cockroaches.
Is Your Pet's Dander Worsening Your Asthma?
Your pet may be the reason for your worsening asthma. Is there anything you can do? Learn how you might decrease your dander exposure and improve your asthma.
Are Dust Mites Making Your Asthma Difficult to Control?
Dust mites are in nearly every home in the U.S. Learn how to decrease your exposure to dust mites.
Is Secondhand Smoke Worsening Your Asthma?
Secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke is not only a common asthma trigger, but can lead to significant consequences for both adults and kids. Learn how to limit your exposure.
Is Household Mold Worsening Your Asthma?
House mold whether it is in your basement or in your shower may be the cause of your worsening asthma symptoms. Learn what mold is how to get control of it in order to improve your asthma
Asthma & Triggers: Know What Triggers Your Asthma Symptoms
Understanding asthma triggers is necessary to get asthma under control. Many different things may trigger your asthma. Learn about indoor and outdoor allergens, medications, foods, and other asthma triggers.
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