22 3. Pets: Especially in Sameer’s case, his pet could be an asthma trigger. Dander from pets or other animals can trigger asthma. 4. Mold: Mold or fungus on the wall or inside the wardrobes can increase the severity of symptoms. 5. Cold air: If children breathe in cold air while playing, most often through their mouth (negating the advantage of the air that gets warmed up when passing through the nose), it may lead to an increased narrowing in the already sensitive airways. 6.Smoking and vaping: Smoking and vaping around the child can increase inflammation of the airways due to toxic chemicals. 7. Pollens: Small particles produced by grass, plants, and weeds can also induce airway inflammation and aggravate symptoms. “There are multiple allergens or triggers, and in Sameer’s case, there are a few. This can be ascertained with allergy testing.” “Oh gosh,” Mrs. Priya exclaimed. “I did not know that these things could probably be the reasons for my child’s asthma! Doc, what can we do now? I do not want my child to take inhalers like my husband.”
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