Smoking [triggers asthma]

Smoking is dangerous for everyone, but particularly if you have asthma. Smoking can irritate the lungs and trigger your asthma symptoms.

• If you smoke (or breathe in other people’s smoke) you increase the risk of having an asthma attack and may permanently damage your airways.
• You put your children at risk of asthma if you smoke around them or during pregnancy
• Many public places are now smoke free areas, but do not be afraid to ask other people to stop smoking around you