Asthma Kids

Do you notice anything that specifically triggers your child’s asthma / allergies or excema?

I am personally still in the workingout phase of this. He gets asthma when ever he picks up a cold / chest infection etc but other than that I am not so sure at this stage. I bought an additive book and try not to buy foods with asthma triggers in them but I don’t know if they specifically affect him or not.

I would love to hear what triggers your children.

Below is a list of triggers taken from the Asthma Foundation of Australia Web Site - http://www.asthmaaustralia.org.au

Asthma triggers

• Colds and flu
• Exposure to cigarette smoke
• Exercise/activity
• Inhaled allergens (e.g. pollens, moulds, animal dander and dust mites)
• Environmental (e.g. dust, pollution, wood smoke, bush fires)
• Changes in temperature and weather
• Certain medications (e.g. aspirin)
• Chemicals and strong smells (e.g. perfumes, cleaners)
• Emotional factors (e.g. laughter, stress)
• Some foods and food preservatives, flavourings and colourings (uncommon)

Every person’s asthma is different. Not all people will have the same triggers, nor will they react to every trigger listed above. You may not always know what triggers your asthma. It is helpful to identify triggers in order to avoid them however this is not always possible (e.g. colds and flu). Your doctor or local Asthma Foundation will assist you.