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Senior consultant- respiratory medicine, and sleep medicine specialist, Fortis Hiranandani Vashi
Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways having various causes, affecting people of all ages and characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness, coughing, and wheezing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that around 235 million people worldwide suffer from asthma and this number continues to rise every year, making it a major public health concern.
Asthma triggers vary from person to person but some common asthma triggers that can be found indoors at home include second-hand smoke, dust mites, mold, cleaning products, pet dander, cockroaches and other pests, and pollution. Hence, identifying and preventing these indoor triggers is important to prevent an asthma attack.
Here are a few important steps for patients that can help in reducing the asthma triggers:
If you find your asthma symptoms getting worse despite reducing these triggers and taking your asthma medication regularly, consult your doctor. Preventive measures can help manage asthma better.
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