Title: Intrinsic Asthma: Causes, Treatment, and Triggers
Headings: Intrinsic Asthma
Intrinsic Asthma
Overview
Intrinsic asthma vs. extrinsic asthma
Symptoms
Causes and triggers
Treatment
Medications
Avoiding triggers
Breathing exercises
Outlook

Content: In general, people with intrinsic asthma should try to avoid: catching a respiratory infection by washing your hands frequently and staying away from people who are sick
extreme exercise
irritants in the environment (like smoke, air pollution, smog, wood fires, and particles in the air)
very emotional or stressful situations
strong-smelling perfumes, vapors, or cleaning products
Getting yearly flu vaccines along with scheduled vaccinations for whooping cough and pneumonia are also important. Some triggers, like hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle, are difficult to avoid. Fortunately, nowadays most people who have asthma are better equipped to handle unavoidable triggers if using medication consistently and correctly. Breathing exercises
Special deep-breathing exercises can help people with asthma. A regular yoga practice or tai chi
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, for example, can help you gain control over your breathing and may improve your symptoms and quality of life. Outlook
If you have intrinsic asthma, it’s important to be consistent with your medication and to stay vigilant about avoiding your unique triggers. You need a high degree of awareness when it comes to figuring out what triggers your intrinsic asthma attacks. Asthma attacks can lead to hospitalization if symptoms become severe. They can become life-threatening if not well-controlled.