What's triggering you this winter?
Ruth Taylor
Cold air, wood smoke, the list goes on...
A 'trigger' refers to anything that sets off a chain of events that sees your airways narrow or react. Often making it difficult to breathe. In winter, things like cold air, viruses or wood smoke are common triggers for both adults and children.
Winter can be a difficult and frustrating season if you're living with asthma, and it can be daunting to pinpoint what your triggers are. For more information on the triggers you're likely to face this winter, and how you can best manage your asthma around them, visit our new winter hub.