Asthma triggers

Understanding asthma triggers

Different people’s asthma symptoms can be triggered by different things – from food to air pollution, animals or weather.

Thunderstorms and asthma

Find out why thunderstorms can trigger your asthma and what you can do about it.

Chest infections and asthma

Find out how to manage your asthma well so that your symptoms are not affected by a chest infection.

Food and asthma

Most people with asthma do not have to follow a special diet. But, in some cases, certain foods can make symptoms worse.

Alcohol and asthma

Find out why alcohol can be an asthma trigger, which drinks are more likely to cause symptoms, and how you can lower your risk.

Emotions and asthma

Find out why emotions can impact your asthma and how to manage this trigger.

Female hormones and asthma

Find out how to manage your asthma symptoms if they get worse during menstruation, pregnancy, menopause, or if you’re taking hormone therapy.

Recreational drugs and asthma

Knowing the facts about recreational drugs can help keep your asthma under control.

Stress and asthma

Find out how stress can trigger asthma symptom and how to lower your risk of stress affecting your asthma.

Flu (influenza)

Flu is a virus that spreads in the winter months. Find out more about what flu is, how it affects people with lung conditions and how you can prevent it

Exercise, physical activity and asthma

Exercise is good for everyone, including people with asthma. If your asthma is well controlled, you should be able to join in, have fun and keep fit.

Cold weather and your lungs

Cold weather can make the symptoms of your lung condition worse and increase your risk becoming unwell. Find out how to stay well this winter.

Hot weather and your lungs

Hot weather can make asthma and other lung condition symptoms worse. Find out how to stay well in hot weather.

Indoor air pollution and allergies

Find out about the types of air pollution and allergies you might find in your home and at work. We also have advice about improving your indoor air quality.

Hay fever

Hay fever can affect your asthma or lung condition symptoms. Find out what hay fever is, how it’s linked to air pollution and thunder, and how you can treat it.