Common Allergic Triggers
for Asthma

House dust mites

Microscopic creatures that live in house dust and feed on flakes of dead skin
Dust mite feces cause allergic symptoms
Tend to gather wherever there is dust (carpets, pillows, bedding, mattresses, and upholstery)

Cat dander

Allergy to a cat is actually a sensitivity to the pet’s dander (skin), fur, and saliva
Tends to gather in carpets, mattresses, and upholstery

Dog dander

Allergy to a dog is actually a sensitivity to the pet’s dander (skin), fur, and saliva
All dogs can trigger symptoms even if they are considered "hypoallergenic"
Tends to gather in carpets, mattresses, and upholstery

Mold

Pollen

Tiny airborne particles given off by weeds, trees, and grasses for the purposes of fertilization and reproduction
Some pollen circulates only at certain times of the year, while other pollen is present nearly year round

Cockroaches

Reactions to cockroach are caused by the bug’s saliva, fecal material, and shed skin
Tend to congregate in dark and humid spaces (bathrooms, kitchens, and walls)

Knowing the specific allergic triggers can help you better control your child’s symptoms. Learn more

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Activity avoidance—Kids with asthma may avoid sports or shy away from sleepovers or other group activities

Chest tightness—A common symptom of asthma

Coughing—A common symptom of asthma, as well as allergic rhinitis (which often occurs alongside asthma in children)

Fatigue—A symptom of allergic rhinitis or asthma; also can be a symptom of the sleep disturbance sometimes caused by those conditions

Feeding issues—When their breathing is hampered by asthma, infants may have difficulty feeding or may grunt when sucking

Rapid breathing—A common symptom of asthma in infants

Shortness of breath—A common symptom of asthma

Wheezing—A common symptom of asthma

Please note:

For many of these symptoms, allergies are not the only cause
It is important to see your doctor to discuss the need for allergy testing in order to determine the true cause of symptoms