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                                                                   DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA









                              ii. What caused the attack?


                                      • Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)


                                      • Cold air


                                      • Exercise

                                      • Polluted air - cigarette smoke. Pollen, strong chemical odour


                                      • Animal fur - cats, dogs


                                      • Medications - beta blockers, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti -inflammatory


                                         drugs (NSAIDs) can trigger an asthma attack
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