Five potential triggers of an asthma attack - in pictures

  • The health risks from dust mites are even higher during the pandemic. Photo: Dyson
    The health risks from dust mites are even higher during the pandemic. Photo: Dyson
  • An assortment of fragrances and perfumes. Strong perfumes can be a trigger for asthma attacks. Photo: Unsplash
    An assortment of fragrances and perfumes. Strong perfumes can be a trigger for asthma attacks. Photo: Unsplash
  • A close-up of a dirty air filter. Spending more time at home than ever before is making people more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses, including asthma. Photo: Getty Images
    A close-up of a dirty air filter. Spending more time at home than ever before is making people more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses, including asthma. Photo: Getty Images
  • A bee lands on a hibiscus blossom to collect pollen. Allergies to tree, grass or weed pollen cause hay fever, which can affect asthma, experts say. Photo: AFP
    A bee lands on a hibiscus blossom to collect pollen. Allergies to tree, grass or weed pollen cause hay fever, which can affect asthma, experts say. Photo: AFP
  • A window with moisture due to humid weather. Humid air can lead to poor air quality, which may trigger asthma attacks. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
    A window with moisture due to humid weather. Humid air can lead to poor air quality, which may trigger asthma attacks. Photo: Victor Besa / The National