Control of Asthma Triggers

From Chapter 3 of the Philippine Consensus Report on Asthma 2004 by the Philippine College of Chest Physicians.
This guideline starts below.

House Dust Mites

• Are house dust mites a significant cause of asthma?
• Are mechanical measures effective in reducing or eradicating house dust mites?
• Are chemical measures effective in reducing or eradicating house dust mites?
• Will patients with asthma who are sensitized to house dust mites benefit from measures designed to reduce their exposure to mite antigen in the home?

Cockroach Allergens

• Are cockroach allergens an important risk factor for asthma?
• Are control measures designed to reduce or control levels of cockroach allergens in houses effective?

Animal Allergens

• Can cat allergens cause asthma?
• Can exposure to dog allergens cause asthma?
• Are measures to control cat or dog allergen levels effective?

Indoor and Outdoor Respiratory Irritants

• Is there a relationship between outdoor air pollution and asthma attack?
• Does air pollution cause an increase in asthma prevalence?
• Do anti-oxidants confer a protective effect on asthmatics exposed to air pollutants?
• Can indoor air pollution trigger asthma exacerbation?

Infections and Asthma Development

• Is there an association between respiratory infections and the development of asthma?
• Is there an association between tuberculosis infections and the development of asthma?
• Is there an association between respiratory infections and acute exacerbations of asthma?