What are the triggers?
You are probably aware of many things that can trigger your asthma. Mold, dust mites, cockroaches, and pet dander are common examples of year-round allergens. Detailed descriptions of each are listed below: Cockroaches Cockroach feces and saliva are both allergens and can trigger asthma symptoms in some people with allergic asthma. Since cockroaches are very common in many inner-city areas, their allergens can affect large numbers of people with asthma. Dust mites Dust mites are spider-like creatures too small to be seen with the naked eye. Every home has dust mites. They feed on skin flakes and are found in mattresses, pillows, carpets, upholstered furniture, bedcovers, clothes, stuffed animals, fabric, etc. Both the body parts and feces of dust mites can trigger asthma in people who have an allergic reaction to dust mites. Mold Mold can grow on nearly anything where moisture is found. Outdoors, many molds live in soil, or on leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Indoors, they can gro
