Avoiding asthma triggers It could be something as simple as a cough that just will not go away or something more severe like wheezing and shortness of breath. And, in extreme cases, it is characterized by severe chest tightness and even pain. No matter what the symptoms, managing asthma has more choices than ever before. However, there is a lot that can be done to manage the triggers that cause the uncomfortable, and sometimes frightening, symptoms.
Triggers can be different for each person.
Identifying and avoiding those triggers that cause an individual's episode can be as effective in the management of asthma as a strict medication regimen. Dust mites is a common indoor allergen. Routine clothes washing is not always effective. Often boiling laundry water to 130 F is necessary to kill dust mites. Changing air filters and having carpets treated also can help substantially.