| Avoid Triggers | | | | · Strenuous exercises. |
| An asthma patient should know his symptoms well | | | | · Certain common food items also triggers |
| and also understand what triggers those symptoms. | | | | asthma. The patient should consult his allergist to know |
| | | | his allergens. |
| · Tobacco smoke, which acts as an irritant and | | | | An asthma patient should follow certain common |
| aggravates asthma. | | | | things in his life: |
| · Medications like beta-blockers (used to treat | | | | · The patient should follow a simple and routine |
| heart disease, high blood pressure, migraine headaches | | | | life. |
| or glaucoma) as well as aspirin or other non-steroidal | | | | · He should go out for morning walks on a daily |
| anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as ibuprofen. | | | | basis. |
| · Bacterial as well as viral infections like | | | | · The surroundings of an asthma patient should |
| common cold and sinusitis. | | | | be kept as neat and tidy as possible in order to avoid |
| · Emotional anxiety. | | | | dust induced attacks. |
| · Common allergens like house dust mites, | | | | · He should have a simple and nutritious diet. |
| animal dander (dead skin flakes), molds, pollen, | | | | Instead of standard heavy meals, an asthma patient |
| cockroach droppings or foods. In order to avoid such | | | | should keep his meals small and frequent. |
| allergens, the patient should cover the mattresses, | | | | · He should not get indulged in heavy drinking. |
| pillows and box springs with allergic casings. In case it's | | | | By knowing the behavior of asthma and by avoiding |
| a house with pets, HEPA filter should be used. | | | | the causes that triggers it, a patient may avoid more |
| Moreover, pets should not be allowed to enter the | | | | serious complications. |
| bedroom. | | | | |