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A trigger is anything that irritates the airways and
sets off the symptoms of asthma. Common triggers include
colds or 'flu, cigarette smoke, exercise and allergies to
things like pollen, furry or feathery animals or
house-dust mite. Everyone's asthma is different and you
will probably have several triggers. Common asthma triggers include:
• viral infections (colds or 'flu)
• allergies (e.g. to pollen, animals, house-dust mites and some foods)
• irritants (e.g. cold air, tobacco smoke, chemical fumes)
• exercise
When your child has asthma symptoms, try keeping a note of
anything (or a combination of things) that is present on these occasions.
You may be able to notice patterns and identify what is triggering their
asthma.
If you know what triggers your child's asthma, there are lots of things
you can do to reduce their contact with them.
What about exercise?
Exercise is good for everyone. If your child is fit they will also be
less likely to be troubled by their asthma. Some children find that
exercise triggers their asthma but – if your child takes their preventer
treatment regularly and keeps their reliever inhaler handy – there's no
reason why they can't participate fully in physical activities.
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