Common triggers for asthma attacks

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The control of an acute asthma attack is paramount to the treatment of asthma. Understanding common asthma triggers is one of the most important factors in controlling acute asthma attacks.

1. What is bronchial asthma?


Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways, characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways. Chronic inflammation causes the airways to narrow, making it difficult for air to move, which in turn manifests in symptoms.
Asthma is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person. Asthma currently does not have a definitive cure, but if you follow the doctor's instructions, the patient can completely control the disease.

2. What are common triggers for acute asthma attacks?


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Phấn hoa theo mùa là tác nhân dị ứng thường gặp

Triggers of acute asthma attacks are usually divided into two main categories, that is, allergens (specific agents) and irritants (nonspecific agents).
2.1 Allergies Common allergens include:
Seasonal pollens House mites, house dust mites, mold or pets Smoking, tobacco smoke, Detergents, deodorants, perfumes, etc. .. Certain foods, such as eggs, fish, soybeans, etc. Certain industrial chemicals or additives. 2.2 Irritants Common irritants include:
Respiratory tract infections . Certain medications: Aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), beta blockers,... Change in weather Gastroesophageal reflux disease - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Stress Hormonal changes or factors.

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In addition, there are other triggers that trigger acute bronchial asthma including:
Environmental factors (pollen, house dust, mold, pets, chemicals,...): An important factor important role in both the development of bronchial asthma and the onset of acute asthma attacks. Allergies: An allergic reaction occurs when the body comes into contact with an allergen (called an allergen). Asthma is a localized disease, so it's often related to allergies (although not everyone with allergies gets asthma). The majority of young asthmatics are sensitive to at least one allergen. Smoking: Cigarette smoking and secondhand smoke have the potential to trigger acute asthma attacks, and asthma can worsen smoking- and tobacco-related illnesses. Stress: Stress and a number of other emotional states, such as joy, excitement, sadness, anger, ... can trigger an acute asthma attack. Hormonal Changes: Hormonal changes can trigger an asthma attack, most likely from the impact of hormonal changes on immune activity. For young children, upper respiratory tract virus is one of the causes of asthma in children, the most common being children under 6 years of age. To prevent, you should train your children to wash their hands often, wear a mask every time they go out or come into contact with a dusty environment. Get a flu shot to reduce your risk of upper respiratory infections.
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Reference source: webmd.com

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