1. Managing Your Asthma Symptoms
If you suffer from asthma, you know how frustrating and uncomfortable it can sometimes be. Although
your asthma is a lifelong condition, there are steps that you can take to manage your symptoms.
Many people have found that by identifying things that trigger their asthma and developing a plan for
either avoiding those triggers or managing them, they are able to find great relief from their
symptoms.
It is important that you identify things that seem to trigger your asthma. These may be things that you
are already aware of - many people, for example, see a worsening in their symptoms when they are
exposed to things like pollen or smoke. As much as possible, try to limit your exposure to your
triggers. Some triggers you may be able to avoid entirely, whereas others you may find that you
simply cannot entirely avoid. You will most likely, however, be able to minimize their effects on your
asthma. Dry air can often be a trigger for people, and while you may not be able to avoid dry air when
you go outside, you can get a dehumidifier for your house to add moisture to the air, as well as limit
the amount of time you are outside.
Many people with asthma have identified things that trigger their asthma or make their symptoms
worse. Unfortunately for those asthma sufferers who are animal lovers, these triggers often include
pet dander. For this reason, some people recommend that those with asthma try to limit their
exposure to animals such as dogs or cats. Although some people have found that vacuuming up pet
hair regularly and other measures allow them to have pets, this is something that you will have to
investigate for yourself.
Many people with asthma have identified things that trigger their asthma or make their symptoms
worse. Unfortunately for those asthma sufferers who are animal lovers, these triggers often include
pet dander. For this reason, some people recommend that those with asthma try to limit their
exposure to animals such as dogs or cats. Although some people have found that vacuuming up pet
hair regularly and other measures allow them to have pets, this is something that you will have to
investigate for yourself.
Feeling overly anxious has been known to cause an asthma attack in people; we are used to thinking
of triggers as physical things, but our emotions can also lead to a worsening of our asthma symptoms
as well. What is your usual stress level like? If you frequently feel like your emotions are out of whack,
try engaging in regular exercise. Exercise has documented benefits on stress levels.

2. It is indeed possible to live a happy and full life as a person with asthma. Although there may be times
when you simply cannot avoid your triggers, you can do a lot towards reducing the severity of your
symptoms by managing your triggers. The more you know about coping with your asthma, the better
of a position you will be in to make healthy lifestyle choices!
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