16 Most Common Asthma Triggers & How to Control It?

Asthma Triggers are those things which infuriate or inflame the airways and symptoms of Asthma. As a asthma patient you should know the triggers of your asthma. When you will know the triggers of asthma then it will be easier to control it. If you cannot assess it by yourself then you should go to any asthma specialist to find out your asthma triggers. Some common asthma triggers are described in below:

1. Cold and Viral Infections: These are very common asthma triggers. To get rid of cold and viral infection it is important to take medication from your doctor. If you think cold can irritate your asthma then always try to keep far yourself from cold drinkings, cold food and use warm clothes during the winter season. Flu vaccination is also effective to protect flu.
2. Food: A large number of people with asthma do not have to follow a special diet. But, in some cases, certain foods, including beef, cow's milk, eggs, porn, shellfish, yeast products, nuts, and some food colourings and preservatives, can increase the asthma symptoms.
3. Room Dust: It is another trigger which can badly affect your asthma attack suddenly. When room is swept or bad cover or pillow cover are cleaned then using mask is wise decision or try to keep yourself far from this activities.
4. Air Pollution: It is one of the major causes of asthma triggers in developing countries. Unfit vehicle, unplanned road construction work, brick field smoke, Dirty road, untimely street sweeping etc are the major causes of air pollution the developing countries. So, try to use mask and use another road when air pollution level is very high in specific region.
5. Pet: Cat,dog or any other furry and feathery animals are causes of asthma triggers. In developed countries dog is very popular animal and it is cultivate in house. If it is your trigger for asthma then try to keep far from those animal.
6. Pollen: These are  powder-like substance produced by certain types of trees, grasses, weeds and flowers. It can inflame your airways and can be your seasonal asthma triggers.
7. Sex: Sex can be trigger of asthma. So, any suitable exercise or using inhaler(blue color)can do well before going to close connection with your partner.
8. Exercise: Some people with asthma during exercise find that it worsen the asthma condition then it is nice to take inhaler before start asthma. You can take some doctor's prescribed medicine before starting your physical exercise.
9. Moulds & Fungi: Wet floor, wall, kitchen, bathroom are the places where moulds and fungi can grow. So, keep this places neat and clean  with enough ventilation in your house or bed room. Sometimes it can grow in wet cloth too. So keep your cloth clean and dry  to avoid trigger of asthma.
10. Smoke: It can inflame your airways. So, do not smoke and do not stay nearby anybody who smokes besides you. It is also cause of cancer. So, it is best habit to give up smoke and keep yourself far from smokers.
11. Weather: Sudden change in temperature can badly affect your asthma situation. So, be careful from excessive cold or hot. Always try to keep your body temperature same level.
12. Salicylate: It is a kind of sensibility like allergy  but actually it is not allergy. It can happen from natural food like vegetables, herbs, fruits and plants. It can also come from pain reliever tablet, perfumes including aspirin and ibuprofen. If you think you have salicylate sensitivity then consult with your asthma doctor.
13. House Environment: There are many items in your house which can be asthma triggers. So, be careful to using the carpet in the floor, use vacuum cleaner to clean your room, do not smoke inside your house or do not let others to smoke, keep enough air circulation in your house. Do not open fires like wood or straw burning inside the  house.
14. Cleaning Materials: Check the chemicals which are used for polish furniture, cleaning floor, cleaning carpet and micro-oven etc. Try to use liquid rather using spray. Different kinds of body spray and air refresher can be cause of one among other common triggers for asthma.
15. Hormones:  Some women can be affected badly before their periods, during pregnancy and during menopause. So it is important to take advice from asthma nurse or doctor during that time.
16. Stress: Frustration, depression, excessive hard labour, financial problems can trigger asthma symptoms. So, try to avoid those things as possible. Take everything normal. Do not be emotional on any incident. It can causes of asthma triggers.