Written by Tania Tarafdar | Published : October 14, 2016 12:07 PM IST
You know that dust and pollen are the common triggers of asthma. But did you know intense crying can also lead to asthma? Read to know about more such asthma triggers. The last slide will shock you.
Thunderstorms: A study published in the journal Current Allergy and Asthma Reports found that symptoms of asthma increase dramatically after thunderstorms [1]. Pollen grains rupture during thunder and release airborne allergens which increase the risk of an asthma attack in allergic individuals.
Heavy laughter: Extreme emotional states like excessive crying or heavy laughter can trigger asthma attacks by restricting airflow and changing breathing patterns, suggests a study published in the journal Asthma [2].
Stress: You must be aware of the feeling of tightening of chest when you are stressed. That stress weighing you down could be a symptom of asthma found a study published in the journal Brain, Behaviour and Immunity [3].
Food additives: Food colouring, preservatives and other flavouring agents cause asthma attacks so make sure you read the label before you purchase any food product. According to a study published in the journal Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America, compounds such as sodium bisulfite, sodium sulphite and potassium bisulfite in these agents are potential triggers [4].
Aspirin: Many adults with asthma are sensitive to aspirin and suffer asthma symptoms when they take aspirin, suggests a study published in the journal drugs [5]. Other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen also trigger asthma.
Acid reflux: GERD and acid reflux not only cause pain and burning in the throat especially when you lie down but they can also trigger asthma symptoms suggests a study published in the journal Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine [6].
Traffic jam: If you are an asthma patient and stepping out in rush hour of traffic have an inhaler in handy. Fumes and pollutants from cars can trigger an asthma attack suggests a study published in the journal Epidemiology [7].
Air fresheners and scented candles: They may make your house smell fresh, but they aggravate existing allergies and trigger asthma symptoms suggests a study published in the American Journal of Medicine. Flower scents and perfumes are particularly responsible for irritating sensitive airways[8].
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