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There is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma. Using these reduces your exposure to dust mites in bed. This trigger likes to grow on damp surfaces. This trigger’s body parts and droppings cause asthma. This trigger’s dander and saliva makes asthma worse. Babies exposed to this in the womb are more likely to develop asthma. This pollutant can make allergic responses more severe. People living near here have a greater risk of developing asthma. This trigger is found outside and the levels vary by season. When you have asthma symptoms, this happens. Fixing this helps to control dust mites, cockroaches and mold. Weekly washing and drying at high temperatures reduces this trigger. The prevalence or rate of asthma is …… Doctors worry about exposure to air pollution in these two groups of individuals, especially if they have asthma. Asthma occurs more in these populations. You receive these from your parents and they may increase your chance of asthma/allergies.