
Asthma affects approximately 25 million people across the nation.
In Hawaii, more than 150,000 people are affected by asthma, and about one-third are children.
Asthma cannot be cured … but it CAN be controlled by avoiding triggers and taking medication as directed by your/your child’s doctor.
Asthma symptoms and asthma attacks are often caused by allergens or irritants, known as “triggers.”
Other common asthma triggers include:
- Mold
- Perfume
- Poor air quality
- Pet dander
- Dust
- Vog
Learn what triggers your/your child’s asthma attacks and avoid these triggers whenever possible.