What Causes Asthma?
Allergens, irritants, temperature changes (ie. cold air), reflux, respiratory infections and/or exercise can trigger asthma symptoms. Asthma is often placed in different categories according to symptom “triggers”
- Allergic Asthma is triggered by allergic reactions to allergens such as pet dander, dust or dust mites, mold or pollen.
- Seasonal Asthma is triggered by seasonal allergic reactions to allergens such as trees, grasses or weeds.
- Non-allergic Asthma is triggered by irritants in the air that you breathe such as tobacco smoke, wood smoke, room deodorizers, fresh paint, perfume, smells, chemicals, etc.
- Non-allergic Asthma is triggered by irritants in the air that you breathe such as tobacco smoke, wood smoke, room deodorizers, fresh paint, perfume, etc.
- Exercise-induced Asthma is triggered by exercise or physical activity
- Nocturnal Asthma can occur in a patient with any type of asthma, but the asthma symptoms will increase or worsen at night.