Asthma Triggers
Asthma Triggers
What are the triggers that can cause an asthma flare-up?
According to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and other organizations, triggers for asthma include:
Allergens
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Respiratory infections
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Irritants
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Sensitivity to medications
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Exercise
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Other conditions
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Smoke
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Emotions
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Updated:  
March 21, 2017
Sources:  
Boulet. Asthma-related comorbidites. Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine (2011) 5:3 377-93
Reviewed By:  
Bass, Pat F., III, MD, MPH,Little, Frederic, MD