Do you know many common infections can trigger asthma?

Viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold and influenza,and bacterial respiratory infections are two culprits that can trigger asthma. Children and adults are equally vulnerable.

Colds often trigger asthma. A 1995 British study of school children found common cold viruses reported in 80% of wheezing episodes and 85% of asthma episodes.

Bacterial infections may follow as acomplication of a common cold and included infections such as pneumonia and strep throat.They may develop in the area around a mucus plug that a person with asthma has been unable to dislodge. Further,British scientist found the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae present in 58% asthmatic people.Because the bacterium can be halted with antibiotics,researchers believe that asthma's progress may be similarly affected by antibiotics.

Sinus infections is a big problem.Sinusitis may be caused by a viral or a bacterial infection.Symptoms include headache,sinus tenderness,nausea,post-nasal drip,fever and a yellowish or greenish discharge from the nose.While sinusitis persists ,asthma symptoms are difficult to control.