According to the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and other organizations, triggers for asthma include: Allergens Respiratory Infections and Sinusitis pollen mold animal protein (dander, urine, oil from skin) house dust/dust mites cockroach droppings certain foods Infections can cause irritation of the airways, nose, t