Asthma Basics - Triggers for asthma in very young children differ from those in older children

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Triggers for asthma in very young children differ from those in older children

Asthma in very young children tends to be triggered by viral infections. Environmental factors, such as pollen, dust mites and animals, are more likely to trigger asthma in older children.

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