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FAQ | Medications | Childhood Asthma Triggers of Asthma | Do's and Dont's

Triggers of Asthma

You can help protect your child from experiencing asthma symptoms by identifying and avoiding or controlling the things that trigger an asthma attack.

Ask your doctor to help you identify your child's triggers and recommend actions that will help reduce your child's asthma symptoms. Your efforts should focus on eliminating the sources or circumstances of your child's triggers and/or the triggers themselves.

Ways to Avoid and Reduce the Risk of Common Triggers

Animal Danger
> Remove the pet from the home. If you must have a pet, keep him/her out of the bedroom at all times.
> Wash the pet weekly.
> Avoid visits to homes with pets or take your reliever with you when you visit homes with pets.
> Avoid feather-containing products, such as pillows and comforters.

House dustmiles
> Wash all bed sheets and blankets once a week in hot (>130oF or >55oC) water.
> Keep indoor relative humidity below 50 percent.
> Remove any carpeting, if possible.

Pollens and Outdoor Molds
> Keep windows closed during high-pollen seasons.
> Avoid going outdoors midday and in the afternoon when pollen and mold counts are highest.
>Avoid sources of mold, such as wet leaves and garden debris.
>Use air conditioning, if possible

Tobacco on Smoke
> Do not smoke if you have asthma.
> Do not allow smoking in the home.
> Encourage family members to quit smoking or to avoid smoking around you or your child.