Learning About Your Child's Asthma Triggers
When your child has asthma, certain things can make their symptoms worse. These are called triggers. Common triggers include smoke, air pollution, getting sick, and things your child is allergic to.
Learning what triggers your child's asthma is one way to help manage it. Then you may be able to help your child avoid the things that trigger their symptoms. Share these triggers with your child's doctor. The doctor may have other ideas that can help.
Here are some ways you can help your child avoid a few common triggers.
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Adaptation Date: 11/23/2023
Adapted By: Alberta Health Services
Adaptation Reviewed By: Alberta Health Services