<s>[INST] Do infections trigger asthma? [/INST] Yes, viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu, can trigger attacks in people who have asthma. Try to avoid contact with people if you know they have a respiratory infection.Viral infections are thought to be more likely to trigger symptoms if the underlying inflammation in asthma is not properly treated. Source: Ginasthma. Link: https://ginasthma.org/about-us/faqs/. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Asthma </s>