Top Allergy and Asthma Triggers -- and How to Avoid Them
by Stephanie Welch Alexander
Asthma Irritants
Lifestyle and environmental factors all play a role in asthma attacks. These factors include:- Air pollutants - tobacco smoke, wood smoke, diesel exhaust, chemicals in air and ozone
- Occupation exposure to allergens, vapors, dust, gases or fumes
- Strong odors or spray (perfumes, household cleaners, cooking
fumes, paints or varnishes)
- Airborne particles such as coal dust, chalk dust or talcum powder
- Viral infections (colds or viral pneumonia)
- Strenuous physical exercise
- Medications
- Anxiety and stress (these cause fatigue and hyperventilation, which can bring on an asthma attack)
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