Title: Asthma 101 | What is Asthma? Definition, Signs & Treatment | ACAAI Public Website
Headings: Asthma 101
Asthma 101
What Is Asthma?
What Are the Signs That I Might Have Asthma?
How Common Is Asthma?
What Causes Asthma?
How Do I Treat Asthma?
What Are Common Triggers for Asthma?
What Should I Do if I Suffer an Asthma Attack?
Can You Cure Asthma?

Content: If your asthma is severe or uncontrolled, your allergist may speak to you about biologics treatment or a procedure called bronchial thermoplasty. What Are Common Triggers for Asthma? A trigger is something that provokes a response from your body. In the case of asthma, your body sees these triggers as a threat and releases chemicals to combat them – and these chemicals, in turn, can cause an asthma attack. Different things can act as triggers for different people, but common asthma triggers include exercise, illness and allergens such as pollen. Triggers can also come from certain medications, the weather, stress, smoke and even some foods. What Should I Do if I Suffer an Asthma Attack? The best way to handle an asthma attack is to be prepared. Your allergist can help you create an asthma action plan, which can include specific steps to prevent and manage an asthma attack. If an attack does occur, stay calm and use the medications your allergist has prescribed.