Asthma Triggers

The first step in managing your child’s asthma is understanding what triggers could affect him or her. Although triggers are not always obvious, some of the more common asthma triggers include airborne allergens, irritants, and other factors such as

Take the Asthma Trigger Test

The Asthma Trigger Test is designed to help you identify some of the more common triggers for asthma and asthma-like symptoms and to suggest ways to help your child avoid them.

Although there are many asthma triggers and remedies mentioned in the test, the list may not be complete and may not identify your child’s unique triggers. If you have any questions concerning asthma triggers and ways to avoid them, please speak with your child’s doctor.

Take the Asthma Trigger Test

Help control your child’s asthma symptoms year round

If your child has asthma, it’s important to know that asthma and asthma-related breathing problems are sometimes caused — or worsened — by seasonal triggers. These seasonal and viral asthma triggers are substances that are more common during certain times of the year. Pay special attention to preventing your child’s asthma symptoms during

• Fall — watch out for ragweed pollen and airborne molds
• Winter — prime time for colds and flu
• Spring — tree and grass pollens are top outdoor allergens
• Summer — hot, dry, windy days

Depending on where you live, seasons occur at different times of the year. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the outdoor allergens that could affect your child throughout the year.

Be proactive about avoiding asthma triggers

By identifying and eliminating triggers, you are taking an important step toward managing your child’s asthma. But avoiding asthma triggers is not always easy. If your child's airways are already inflamed, they will be more sensitive to these airborne allergens and irritants and will respond to smaller amounts of them.