Sinusitis/Upper Respiratory Infections...Viral respiratory infections are the most common cause of wheezing and asthma attacks, especially in children. Infections can cause asthma symptoms to develop or worsen. Preventing infections is nearly impossible... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Smoking...Tobacco smoke is a strong asthma trigger. This is true of both firsthand smoke (when you yourself are smoking) and secondhand smoke (when people are smoking around you). Both types... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
GERD (Heartburn and Reflux)...Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents and acid go backward into the esophagus. While this happens to everyone occasionally, when this happens frequently it is called... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Exercise...Exercise is a common trigger of asthma symptoms. It often causes the airways to narrow, which leads to breathing problems. Usually, exercise is 1 of several factors that can trigger... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Outdoor Allergens, Pollution, and Weather...Identifying what triggers your symptoms is an important part of asthma management. Certain components of outdoor air can trigger symptoms of asthma. Common outdoor triggers include pollen, mold, pollution, and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Indoor Air Quality...Many people spend most of their time indoors. Surprisingly, in some neighborhoods, indoor air has more pollutants than outdoor air. The air we breathe in our homes, schools, and workplaces... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Allergens...Allergens are common triggers of asthma symptoms for children and adults. Asthma triggered by allergies is called allergic asthma. Common allergens include: Allergens that cause a reaction for you may... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Asthma Triggers...Asthma is an ongoing (chronic) lung condition that causes airway inflammation. This leads to narrow airways and breathing problems. It also makes the airways more sensitive to allergens and other... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What Causes Asthma?...Asthma is a common chronic airway condition that leads to respiratory symptoms. It involves an immune response called airway inflammation. This leads to airway narrowing and swelling, both of which... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Classifying Asthma Severity...Asthma varies in how often you have symptoms and how intense those symptoms are. This is referred to as your “asthma severity.” Your doctor will assess your asthma severity as... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Aspirin-Induced Asthma...Aspirin-induced asthma is a type of asthma triggered by aspirin. It is also triggered by other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen. Aspirin-induced asthma is also called aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Who Gets Asthma?...Anyone can develop asthma at any age. It is most common for people to start showing symptoms during childhood. But people can also be diagnosed with asthma for the first... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Nighttime Asthma...Nighttime or nocturnal asthma is a type of asthma where symptoms get worse at night. It is a very common type of asthma. About 75 percent of people with asthma... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Workplace Asthma...Occupational asthma is a type of asthma caused or worsened by exposures in the workplace. The most common workplace triggers are wood dust, grain dust, fungi, and chemicals. Diagnosing workplace... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Cough-Variant Asthma...Cough variant asthma (CVA) is a type of asthma where the only symptom is a dry cough. People with other forms of asthma have a cough that produces mucus. However... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Exercise-Induced Asthma...Exercise-induced asthma can occur in anyone, whether or not they have asthma. The condition happens in high school athletes, elite athletes, and people who enjoy recreational sports. If you cough... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is An Asthma Attack?...An asthma attack is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. It may also be called an “episode” or “exacerbation.” Mild asthma attacks can be treated at home. Severe asthma attacks... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Allergic Versus Nonallergic Asthma...Asthma is sometimes divided into 2 types depending on whether you have allergies. These types are allergic (or extrinsic) asthma and nonallergic (or intrinsic) asthma. In allergic asthma, symptoms are... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Types of Asthma...Asthma is a complex condition that affects people in different ways. Certain patterns of body processes and symptoms help us define different types of asthma. All types of asthma show... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is Asthma?...Asthma is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the airways. It causes wheezing and difficulty breathing. Many people with asthma experience sudden intense symptoms. These are called asthma attacks. They... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
