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Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening respiratory disease that affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. In Weld County, about 1 in 6 adults reported having asthma per our 2025 Community Health Survey results.
Asthma triggers are commonly found in homes, schools and offices and include mold, dust mites, secondhand smoke and pet dander. A home may have mold growing on a shower curtain, dust mites on pillows, blankets or stuffed animals, secondhand smoke in the air, and cat and dog dander on the carpet or floors. Other common asthma triggers include some foods and pollutants in the air.
Additionally, it’s important to stay informed about outdoor air quality and pollen count by checking local weather reports. Check out the Air Quality Decision Tree (available in English and Spanish) to help with making decisions when air quality outside is unhealthy.
Asthma triggers cause symptoms including coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and breathing problems. An asthma attack occurs when symptoms keep getting worse or are suddenly very severe. Asthma attacks can be life threatening. However, asthma is controllable with the right medicines and by reducing asthma triggers. Work with a healthcare provider to identify your asthma triggers and develop an asthma action plan to reduce triggers in your home.