Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?

A list of common triggers

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(HealthDay News) -- While allergies and asthma usually are chronic, symptoms can flare from exposure to certain triggers.

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The American Lung Association says these factors trigger asthma and allergy symptoms in many people:

• Anything with powerful fumes, such as hair spray, paint or perfume.
• Cold air.
• Smoke from cigarettes, pipes, cigars or fireplaces.
• Pollen, mold or dust mites.
• Animal dander.
• Air pollution.
• Respiratory tract infections or reactions, stemming from sources such as the common cold or flu.

-- Diana Kohnle