It can be either mild or life threatening. The following are risk factors that can lead to death from acute exacerbation of asthma. An important part of asthma control therapy is the control of contributing environmental factors. Common asthma triggers found in the environment include dust mites , pets , molds , and medications . It often is helpful for the patient to undergo allergy testing for these and other agents before extensive allergen avoidance is prescribed.
Dust mites are microscopic organisms that feed on flakes of sloughed-off skin.
They exist everywhere. Pet dander can be a significant cause of poorly controlled asthma. It is difficult to remove a pet from the house because of strong emotional ties. The minimum effective action is to keep the pet out of the bedroom. Molds Keep bathrooms clean and dry to reduce molds.