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• Method 1 of 4: Learn what stimulates you
• Method 2 of 4: Avoid stimuli in your environment
• Method 3 of 4: Avoid physical stimuli
• Method 4 of 4: Watch your health
• Tips
• Warnings

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs and airways. How serious it is and what stimulates you is very different from person to person. Asthma itself cannot be cured, but you can control or prevent its symptoms.

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Method 1 of 4: Learn what stimulates you

1. Try to find out what triggers your asthma attacks. Many people with asthma can usually breathe, run or exercise normally, but certain stimuli, inside or outside the body, can trigger symptoms that can last from a few minutes to several weeks. If you have a seizure, try to think about the environmental factors you have been exposed to that are causing you such shortness of breath. Some common stimuli are:
   
   
   • Air pollution
   • Allergy
   • Cold air
   • Cold or flu
   • Cavity inflammation
   • Smoke
   • Perfume
2. Keep an asthma diary. If you are having a hard time figuring out what is causing your asthma, keep a journal of the symptoms for several weeks, detailing the environmental, physical, and emotional factors.
   • See if you see a pattern. If you suspect that your asthma is mainly caused by physical factors such as the flu, read back to find out when you had a seizure often and when you were sick, and you may see a connection.
   • Hold on. The diary is especially helpful if you fill it in as often as possible. If you quickly forget, set an alarm in your phone or on your computer to remind you to write in your journal.
3. Go to the doctor. If it is not clear what your worst stimuli are, the doctor or lung specialist may be able to investigate.

Method 2 of 4: Avoid stimuli in your environment

1. Stay away from areas with a lot of dust and mold. These are common causes of asthma, so keeping your home clean will help.
   • Install an air filter in your home.
   • Clean regularly and vacuum well so that no mold can grow in your home.
   • Disinfect the bathroom and other areas where mold can develop.
   • Provide good air circulation in the house with fans or air conditioning.
   • If you think you have a mold problem in your home or work place, have it professionally inspected and removed.
   • If you do need to be somewhere with a lot of dust, wear a mask.
2. Don't put on perfume. Some people with asthma are very sensitive to perfumes. If so, don't wear perfume and don't get too close to people who do. If you really want to get some good air, do it very sparingly and don't inhale it.
3. Beware of air pollution. Research has shown that in cities where the air is very dirty, many more people suffer from asthma, especially children. Smog, exhaust fumes and other pollution can cause asthma.
   • Check the air quality of your place on the internet and don't go outside too much on bad days. Find out when the air quality is best, and then plan outdoor trips.
   • Filter the air with an air conditioner instead of opening the windows.
   • Don't live too close to a highway or busy intersection. If possible, move to a place with fresh, dry air.
4. Say no to smoke. Whether from cigarettes, incense, fireworks or anything else, don't inhale smoke.

Method 3 of 4: Avoid physical stimuli

1. Keep cold and flu at bay. If your asthma is caused by a virus, for example, a little bit of sniffling can turn into weeks of wheezing and coughing. Take extra precautions to avoid getting sick.
   • Get the flu shot every year. The flu isn't fun for anyone, but people with asthma should definitely make sure to get the flu shot every year.
   • Avoid contact with people who are contagious.
   • Wash your hands regularly, especially during the flu and cold season. Be aware of germs and wash your hands so you don't get sick.
2. Treat your allergies. If your allergies are affecting your lungs and airways, get treatment for them to help control your asthma better. Talk to your doctor about getting medications and developing strategies for treating your allergies.
   • You can buy nasal spray and antihistamine at the drugstore without a prescription.
   • Prescription nasal sprays and pills can help fight a variety of allergies.
   • You can also get injections that will make you long-term immune to the substances you are allergic to.
3. Be careful when you exercise. If exercise makes you short of breath, be careful when exercising in an environment that is too cold, dry, or humid. Use your inhaler if you are concerned about having a seizure while exercising.

Method 4 of 4: Watch your health

1. Quit smoking - or don't start. Smoking, even if only a little, can cause asthma and a variety of other conditions. It's not easy to quit smoking, but it will have a huge positive effect on your health.
2. Watch your weight. Obesity can contribute to asthma. However, you can tackle it. You can calculate your BMI to know if you are overweight. If you are overweight, you need to lose weight with the help of a healthy diet and exercise.
3. Exercise as much as possible. Asthma can make aerobic movement difficult. But if you do what you can without having a seizure, you will get stronger lungs.
4. Ask for medication. There are all kinds of medicines to control asthma. There are inhalers for daily use that provide quick relief, and inhalers or pills that can relieve symptoms over time. Talk to your doctor about the right medications.

Tips

• Treat an attack and symptoms early on. Coughing and wheezing will irritate your airways even more if you don't act quickly enough. Learn to recognize the start of an attack and take immediate action.
• Take your kids to the farm regularly to boost their immune systems. Exposing children to all kinds of bacteria on the farm protects them from developing allergies and asthma.
• Try to relax, as stress can also cause or make asthma worse. So try to take some medicine, take a deep breath, and do other relaxation exercises so that the stress goes away.
• Do not use too much salt, as this can make the airways more sensitive to stimuli.

Warnings

• If you are using an inhaler for relief, such as salbutamol, be careful not to use more and more. If you notice that you have to use more and more, you cannot control your asthma.