However, the internal response of your air tubes has not stopped or reversed. The linings of the tubes contniue to swell and the mucous continues to be produced. What is very concerning is that this can occur despite the fact that you do not have any asthma symptoms. When the lining swells and the mucous increaes you may begin to find it more difficult to breathe. In some cases the delayed response can continue for hours days or weeks.
Smoking is one of the most common triggers.
If you have asthma you must stop smoking. Simply breathing smoke from someone elses cigarette can initiate an asthma attack, attempt to remove yourself from this environement as soon as possible. Children and asthma Children are at the highest risk for second hand smoke exposure. Protect your children and yourself, keep your home environment free from smoke. First, be aware of the time frame in which this is occurring.