The Asthma Center

Triggers of Asthma

  • Upper respiratory infections ("colds" or "sinus infections")
  • Allergens - pollen, house dust, house dust mites, animal dander, molds, foods, insects
  • Strong odors
  • Exercise
  • Cold air
  • Pollution - indoor and outdoor
  • Emotional stress
  • Drugs - aspirin, aspirin-like drugs, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors
  • Hyperventilation, laughing, crying