ASTHMA TRIGGERS...... need to understand the disease and stay detective

ASTHMA TRIGGERS...... need to understand the disease and stay detective Trigger management is an important component of Asthma management. one should play detective to understand what are the possible triggers which can worsen control of asthma.These triggers differ between individuals. Over time, you will get to know which circumstances can make your asthma get worse. Some can be avoided altogether while others you will need to plan for. Common asthma triggers 1.Flu and related respiratory virus during winter seasons 2.Spring and and autumn attacks are due to pollen. cotton wool around this time in Delhi NCr is a major trigger 3. cigarette smoke:Asthmatic lungs are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of cigarette smoke. 4. Domestic Pets are a major cause due to dander exposure 5. indoor pollution: Indoor pollution is a major concern due dust mites 6. Painkillers: NSAIDS is a major trigger , asthmatics should never take painkillers, paracetamol is the best 7. food factors: preservatives in food and sodium metabisulphite ( aginamoto) are harmful for asthmatics 8. Stress: plays a major role in aggravation 9. occupational factors: very important especially in coal, stone, building , tunnel, bird handlers and farming industry 10. temperature factor; especially cold wave or sudden fluctuation in temperature 11. physical exercise: isometric exercises are bad, go for isotonic exercises , swimming is good but bad in delhi NCR pools due to high level of chlorine

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