Tuesday, November 13, 2007

ASTHMA - Triggers & Symptoms

Triggers for asthma: Certain things around us or part of our daily routine can trigger an episode of asthma. Some are listed below.

  • Common cold
  • Respiratory infection
  • Air pollution
  • Cigarette smoke
  • House dust & mites
  • Cold air
  • Exercise
  • Pollen grains
  • Fur /animal dander
  • Insecticides
  • Paint fumes
  • Flour dust
  • Wood dust
  • Certain foodstuff
  • Change in weather
  • Emotional upset

Symptoms of Asthma

The main common symptoms of asthma are

  • Coughing
  • Wheezing (whistling sound during breath)
  • Tightness of chest
  • Shortness of breath

The other less common symptoms of asthma includes

  • Disturbed sleep during early hours of the morning along with cough.
  • Acute breathless during any strenuous Exercise or physical activity
  • Episodes of breathlessness and cough after an attack of cold.

These symptoms mentioned above may vary from person to person and with the same person during different times.

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