Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. Therefore, indoor allergens and irritants can play a significant role in triggering asthma attacks. It is important to recognize potential asthma triggers in the indoor environment and reduce your exposure to those triggers. You may not be affected by all of the triggers listed here. Your doctor can help you to determine which triggers affect your asthma and develop a customized asthma management plan.
When you and your doctor make the plan, be sure to include:
- Your child’s asthma triggers
- Instructions for asthma medicines
- What to do if your child has an asthma
attack
- When to call your doctor
- Emergency telephone numbers
Some
of the most common indoor asthma triggers include secondhand smoke,
dust mites, mold, cockroaches and other pests, household pets, and
combustion byproducts.
