Asthma Triggers

Allergens like pollen, chemicals, dust, strong fragrances, insecticides, aerosols, mould, animal hair, smoke or strong fumes often bring on asthma attacks. Asthma can be triggered by strenuous exercise, stress, humidity, or a sudden change in temperature. Food allergies may trigger asthma. Obesity has also been linked to asthma attacks. Asthma can start in early childhood, or later in adult life. Asthmatic children do often outgrow asthma. Some forms of asthma can be hereditary, but in often, there are no genetics factors involved in contracting the disease.

 

Asthma Treatment

Asthma treatment involves the identification (and avoidance) of the exact cause of the asthma attacks. Identification could involve allergy testing, using either blood tests or skin tests. Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Asthma attacks can be treated by using an inhaler or nebulizer, which clears the bronchial tubes. Severe asthma attacks may require medication to relax the bronchial tubes. Some extreme asthma attacks may require treatment in a hospital. There are also alternative or natural treatments for asthma like hypnosis, or other stress reduction techniques.