The Air That We Breathe
Asthma - The Air That We Breathe
Asthma can be triggered by poor air quality caused by pollution from traffic, factories, aerosols sprays, etc. Tobacco and cigarette smoke are also well-known triggers of asthma
People who smoke tobacco or cigarettes are more prone to having asthma than those people who don't smoke. However, non-smokers are not really assured that they are free from the risks of asthma. Inhaling and being exposed to second hand smoke may also cause asthma. Allergens may also be causes of asthma because they are responsible for irritating and inflaming the airways. Some common allergens include dust mites, pollen, molds, cockroaches and animal dander.
What may be an allergen to one person may be a totally non-irritant to another person. That phenomenon just goes to prove that the causes of asthma are truly diverse and can differ from one person to another. Other substances in the air such as smoke, chalk dust, and powder can trigger asthma especially if an individual is exposed to it frequently. For example, a teacher who has no asthma can eventually have asthma if he or she is exposed to chalk on a daily basis. If the airways become too irritated eventually they cannot tolerate the chalk dust anymore.
Scented products such as lotions, powders and perfumes can also cause asthma especially if they have very strong odor. Cleaning solutions, gasoline fumes, paint and other substances that can affect or over-stimulate the airways are potential causes for asthma.
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