Table 1 Common aetiologies of asthma exacerbations.
Virus induced | Rhinovirus (RV) |
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) | |
Human metapneumovirus (HMV) | |
Influenza virus | |
Bacteria induced | Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
Chlamydia pneumoniae | |
Allergen | Fungi |
Tree, weed and grass pollen | |
Indoor allergens | |
Occupational | Animal exposures |
Chemical exposures | |
Irritants | Airway pollutants |