What can trigger an asthma attack?
An asthma attack is triggered by coming into contact with something that irritates your airways. These triggers vary from person to person. Common asthma triggers include: Exercise, Viral cold or flu infections, Allergies, Environmental pollution, Cold air, Tobacco smoke. By keeping a record of the times and situations when your asthma is particularly bad, you can identify your personal asthma triggers. Please note: once your asthma has been effectively controlled you can continue to take regular exercise. Asthma treatmentsWhilst there is currently no cure for asthma, there are some highly effective treatments that can help to control your symptoms. The two main types of asthma treatments are relievers and preventers. Reliever InhalersRelievers are designed to relieve asthma symptoms by relaxing the muscles surrounding the narrowed airways. Reliever inhalers, which are usually blue, take effect within 5-10 minutes. Preventer InhalersPreventers are designed to reduce the swelling and in
