Causes & Prevention

Asthma has many causes and no cure. Learn more about asthma's causes and ways you can address triggers, alleviate symptoms, and avoid allergy attacks.

Understanding Asthma Triggers and Causes What makes you wheeze or cough? Learning more about asthma triggers can help you reduce the chances of having an asthma attack.
Asthma Risk Factors What makes you wheeze or cough? Learning more about asthma triggers can help you reduce the chances of having an asthma attack.
Allergies and Asthma Most people with asthma also have allergies that can make them sneeze, cough, itch, and wheeze. Read more about common allergens and how to prevent them from triggering asthma symptoms.
Sinusitis and Asthma Learn how to treat and prevent sinusitis or postnasal drip from triggering asthma symptoms.
Food Allergies and Asthma Discover which foods are most likely to cause a serious breathing problem, and take steps to avoid these asthma triggers.
Exercise-Induced Asthma Do you cough or wheeze shortly after starting to exercise? If so, you may have exercise-induced asthma. Learn how treatment can help.
Heartburn and Asthma About 75% of people with asthma also have frequent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Find out about some self-care strategies to prevent GERD.
Smoking and Asthma Smoking and secondhand smoke can be powerful asthma triggers. Read more and protect your lungs from further irritation and inflammation.
Infections and Asthma Even the slightest respiratory tract infection can trigger an asthma attack. Read more about preventive care so you can reduce infections and the chance of serious breathing problems.
Aspirin and Other Drugs That May Trigger Asthma Aspirin and other medications can cause wheezing and increased mucus in sensitive people. Read more and find out if you’re at risk.
Asthma Prevention Overview While there’s no asthma cure, there are steps you can take right now to reduce the chances of having asthma symptoms.
Asthma Prevention When You Have Allergies Find out how to avoid allergens to reduce the chance of coughing and wheezing.
Flu Vaccine and Asthma Discover how a flu shot can help you stay well with asthma, and then ask your doctor about this annual vaccine.
Allergy Shots for Asthma If you suffer with allergies and asthma, allergy shots may help decrease your sensitivity to allergy triggers.

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