What Causes Asthma?
Here are a few common causes that can trigger an asthma attack:
- Pollen, pets, mold and dust mites
- Upper respiratory infections
- Tobacco smoke
- Inhaling cold, dry air
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Stress
- Certain medicines: If you are an asthmatic, do not take any medicines without consulting your doctor. There are certain drugs and additives that are known to aggravate asthma. So be cautious!