As this article highlights and as any asthmatic will tell you, the key to asthma management is to identify its triggers. 1 in 15 Americans is asthmatic, a condition that can be fatal in rare cases, so it is vital to identify triggers that could be:
- Outdoor triggers such as mold, grass, weed, pollen, or even trees
- Indoor triggers such as mold, dust mite, pests, and pet dander
- Particulate matter in air or air pollution
- Cold air, particularly cold air exercise
- Certain foods
- Certain food additives or preservatives
- Cigarette smoke
- Chemical irritants
- Stoves, fireplaces and heaters
