1. There is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma. Dust mite

2. Triggers of Asthma There is strong evidence that this tiny critter causes asthma.

3. Using these reduces your exposure to dust mites in bed. Dust mite (allergen) covers on pillow and mattress

4. Reducing Risk Using these reduces your exposure to dust mites in bed.

5. This trigger likes to grow on damp surfaces. Mold

6. Triggers of Asthma This trigger likes to grow on damp surfaces.

7. This trigger’s body parts and droppings make asthma worse. Cockroaches

8. Triggers of Asthma This trigger’s body parts and droppings make asthma worse.

9. This trigger’s dander and saliva make asthma worse. Dogs and cats

10. Triggers of Asthma This trigger’s dander and saliva make asthma worse.

11. Babies exposed to this in the womb are more likely to develop asthma. Cigarette smoke

12. Triggers of Asthma Babies exposed to this in the womb are more likely to develop asthma.

13. This pollutant can make allergic responses more severe. Diesel air pollution

14. Triggers of Asthma This pollutant can make allergic responses more severe.

15. People living near here are at greater risk of asthma. Highways

16. Triggers of Asthma People living near here are at greater risk of asthma.

17. This trigger is found outside and the levels vary by season. Tree & grass pollen

18. Triggers of Asthma This trigger is found outside and the levels vary by season.

19. When you have asthma symptoms, this happens. Airways close up or contract. Bronchial tubes constrict.

20. Symptoms of Asthma When you have asthma symptoms, this happens.

21. Fixing this helps to control dust mites, cockroaches and mold. Leaks/moisture

22. Reducing Risk Fixing this helps to control dust mites, cockroaches and mold.

23. Weekly washing and drying at high temperatures helps kill this trigger. Dust mites in bedding and stuffed toys

24. Reducing Risk Weekly washing and drying at high temperatures helps kill this trigger.

25. Doctors worry about exposure to air pollution in these two groups of individuals, especially if they have asthma. The elderly and children

26. Susceptible groups Doctors worry about exposure to air pollution in these two groups of individuals, especially if they have asthma.

27. Asthma occurs more often in these populations. Inner city/low-income/some minorities

28. Susceptible groups Asthma occurs more often in these populations.

29. The prevalence or rate of asthma is …… On the rise or increasing

30. Trends The prevalence or rate of asthma is ……

31. You receive these from your parents and they may increase your chance of asthma/allergies. Genes

32. Susceptibility You receive these from your parents and they may increase your chance of asthma/allergies.