{"id":9061,"date":"2020-03-12T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=9061"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:39:00","slug":"asthma-attack-triggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/asthma-attack-triggers\/","title":{"rendered":"6 asthma attack triggers and how to prevent them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve ever had an asthma attack, you know how scary it can be when your chest tightens, making it difficult to take breaths between coughing. These are just some of the symptoms that characterize an asthma attack. Asthma attacks can be triggered by many things, making it all the more frightening when you suddenly can&#8217;t breathe.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[-2],R[0]C[-3],R[0]C[-1])\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding what triggers your asthma is the first step toward preventing an asthma attack. We&#8217;ll explain what you need to know about common asthma attack triggers, so you can do your best to prevent symptoms from interrupting your everyday life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-you-are-having-an-asthma-attack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know if you are having an asthma attack?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An asthma attack happens when the body is exposed to a trigger\u2014like pollen or smoke\u2014that causes the airways to become inflamed and constricted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma attacks are uncomfortable to experience and can be frightening, especially for children. If you or someone you know is having any of the following symptoms, they may be having an asthma attack:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty breathing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest tightness or pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughing or wheezing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An asthma attack may go away after a few minutes with proper treatment, but symptoms can last longer and become life-threatening if untreated. Seek medical attention immediately if you or someone you know is having a severe asthma attack with one or more of the following symptoms:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling of panic about the asthma attack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pale and sweaty face<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble talking or moving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lips or fingernails that are turning blue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No improvement in symptoms after using an inhaler<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"6-common-asthma-attack-triggers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 common asthma attack triggers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealth.gov\/a-z-topics\/asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma trigger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an irritant that causes the airways to become inflamed and constrict. Constriction of airways marks the start of an asthma attack and can cause other symptoms like wheezing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There isn&#8217;t one single trigger of asthma. What triggers an asthma attack for one person might not be the same for another. You&#8217;ll know what causes an asthma attack for you if you&#8217;re exposed to an irritant and have shortness of breath or start wheezing. The most common triggers are:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritants in the air<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral and bacterial infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications such as beta-blockers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"1-allergies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Allergies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergens (such as pollen, dust mites, and animal dander) trigger asthma symptoms for many people. Food allergies (like shellfish, tree nuts, and wheat) can also cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafa.org\/allergic-asthma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic asthma attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some food additives, such as sulfites, can trigger symptoms of asthma, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-irritants-in-the-air\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Irritants in the air<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco smoke, woodfire, wildfire, and secondhand smoke can easily trigger an asthma attack because of how irritating they are to airways. Air pollution, chemical fumes, strong odors, and perfumes are also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lung.org\/lung-health-and-diseases\/lung-disease-lookup\/asthma\/living-with-asthma\/managing-asthma\/reduce-asthma-triggers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">examples of irritants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that frequently cause asthma attacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wexnermedical.osu.edu\/blog\/out-of-shape-or-exercise-induced-asthma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise-induced asthma attacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very common and are more likely to happen in cold weather. Strenuous exercise can cause airway inflammation and constriction, making it difficult to breathe.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-weather-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Weather conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma is an evergreen condition, but some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asthma.org.uk\/advice\/triggers\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weather changes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make it worse. Cold weather can cause asthma flare-ups. Dry, cold air irritates airways and can cause them to swell. When the body is cold, it also produces histamines, which can worsen wheezing and coughing. Furthermore, the warmer seasons of spring and summer are accompanied by many more pollutants than cooler months. Additionally, thunderstorms can worsen asthma as humidity rises and pollen is spread and broken up into smaller particles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Stress<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress is one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5476783\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most common asthma triggers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because it affects so many people. Strong emotions can create physical distress and cause hyperventilation. Hyperventilating can lead to an asthma attack and add further stress to the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-viral-and-bacterial-infections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Viral and bacterial infections<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The common cold, flu, sinus infections (sinusitis), or respiratory infections affect the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25439354\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immune system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can cause asthma attacks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-stop-an-asthma-attack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to stop an asthma attack<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping an asthma attack is easier if you know what to do once one starts. In some cases, it may not be possible to stop an asthma attack entirely without an inhaler. However, there are certain steps you can take to lessen the duration and intensity of an asthma attack. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your inhaler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove yourself from the trigger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit up straight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay calm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"use-your-inhaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your inhaler<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inhalers are prescribed by doctors to help open airways during an asthma attack, and they can help stop an asthma cough. Inhalers can stop an asthma attack if used correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child has asthma, you or their healthcare provider should teach them how to use an inhaler. Additionally, you should know <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/child-asthma-inhaler-proper-use\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to administer an inhaler to them<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide your child&#8217;s school with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/allergies-asthma-action-plan-at-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the case of an asthma attack.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"remove-yourself-from-the-trigger\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove yourself from the trigger<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sounds simple, but sometimes the best thing you can do is remove yourself from the trigger that&#8217;s causing your asthma attack. For example, move inside if an outdoor allergy is triggering you. Or, taking a shower can be helpful if you&#8217;re exposed to perfume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sit-up-straight\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit up straight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting up straight while having an asthma attack can help it go away. In an upright seated position, the airways open more, making it easier to breathe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"stay-calm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay calm\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma attacks are scary, but remaining calm will keep symptoms from worsening. Relax and focus on your breathing to help your asthma attack subside.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people experience asthma attacks at night. It&#8217;s helpful to have already eliminated potential triggers, like pet dander and dust, to stop an asthma attack at night. Keeping animals out of the room at night and running an air purifier to improve air quality can make a big difference.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re with someone who&#8217;s having an asthma attack, sit them upright and assist them in accessing their inhaler. You should call 911 immediately if their symptoms worsen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our allergies newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Allergies Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prevent-an-asthma-attack\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prevent an asthma attack<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing an asthma attack is easier to do if you know what triggers your asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Avoidance of the triggers can help prevent an asthma attack in many cases,&#8221; says David Stempel, MD, Senior VP of Clinical and Medical Affairs at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.propellerhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Propeller Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. &#8220;Asthma attacks can be further mitigated by taking preventative medications such as inhaled corticosteroids and in some cases using a short-acting bronchodilator, like albuterol, 15 minutes prior to exposure to a trigger like exercise.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"asthma-medication\">Asthma medication<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of preventative and quick-relief medications include:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breo-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-diskus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/budesonide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhinocort Allergy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/xolair\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xolair<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/entocort-ec\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entocort Ec<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it&#8217;s important to call out that some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can trigger asthma symptoms rather than treat them. These include some blood pressure medications (beta blockers, ACE inhibitors) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. Before taking a new medication\u2014be it prescription or over-the-counter medicine\u2014make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows that you have asthma. Asthma is an underlying condition that could affect your treatment options for other ailments, illnesses, or conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lifestyle-changes\">Lifestyle changes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding asthma triggers and taking preventive medications are just some of the precautions that people with asthma should take. Lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can also help prevent asthma attacks. Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and anti-inflammatory foods can reduce the potential for dietary triggers and can help the body process environmental toxins that make asthma worse. Even coffee has been used for asthma because the caffeine helps open up the airways.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people even try to prevent asthma attacks naturally by running humidifiers and air purifiers in their home, or by practicing meditation to help lower inflammation in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"speak-to-an-allergist\">Speak to an allergist<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controlling your asthma without an inhaler may not be entirely possible, but avoiding triggers and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may reduce how much you use an inhaler. Speak with an allergist to learn more about how to prevent asthma attacks or better control your asthma.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever had an asthma attack, you know how scary it can be when your chest tightens, making it difficult to take breaths between coughing. 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