What causes asthma attacks?
During an asthma attack, also called an asthma exacerbation, the airways become swollen and inflamed.
Irritants vary from person to person, individually.
Common asthma attack triggers include:
- Pollen
- Pets
- Mold and dust mites
- Upper respiratory infections
- Tobacco smoke
- Inhaling cold, dry air
- Stress
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- In some clinical cases the reason remains unknown
Keep in mind that anyone who has been diagnosed with asthma is at risk for an asthma attack.
You may be at increased risk of a serious asthma attack if:
- You've had a severe asthma attack in the past
- You've previously been admitted to the hospital or had to go to the emergency room for asthma
- You've previously required intubation for an asthma attack
- You use more than two quick-acting (rescue) inhalers a month
- Your asthma attacks tend to sneak up on you before you notice symptoms have worsened
- You have other chronic health conditions, such as sinusitis or nasal polyps, or cardiovascular or chronic lung disease
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-
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