Table 1.

Trigger inquiry definitions

Viral and bacterial infection	Fever, symptoms of upper respiratory infection, and symptoms of sinusitis or pneumonia
Allergen	Animal dander (including cat, dog, mouse, or any other furred animal), pollen (tree, grass, and weed), molds, and house-dust mites
Tobacco smoke exposure	First-hand or second-hand exposure including cigarette, pipe, cigar, or other smoke exposure
Air pollution	Worsening symptoms that relate to poor air quality as perceived by the patient or parent
Occupational	Any documentation of a work history or specific chemical exposure history
Medications	Medications that were potentially contributing to worsened asthma control; listing of all of the patient’s medications was not considered a query
Foods	Specific foods as asthma triggers
Comorbid conditions	Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and psychological stress