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Asthma And Childhood
Causes
The exact cause of asthma is unknown. Asthma is most likely caused by a combination of genetic (inherited) factors and environmental triggers (such as allergens and infections). Asthma tends to run in families, so children whose parents have asthma are more likely to develop it themselves.
The Allergic Response (Allergens)
Asthma and allergies often coexist, and the allergic response plays a strong role in childhood asthma. About 70 - 85% of children with asthma also have allergies. Some...
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From Our Experts
The Difference Between Adult Onset Asthma and Childhood Asthma
Asthma that comes when you're an adult In response to reader inquiries, I would like to address the somewhat puzzling fact that some... Read more »
Swimming Pools May Increase Childhood Asthma Risk
In this entry, I would like to provide a little background and updated information on the association between swimming in chlorinated pools... Read more »
Fall Babies Face Increased Risk of Asthma
You pick the right guy (or gal) and you get married (usually) and you start to plan the baby (hopefully) in terms of having figured out... Read more »
Do pets protect children from developing asthma?
In this entry, I would like to address the issue of pet ownership and asthma. Pets, especially cats and dogs, are important members of many... Read more »
Asthma Gene in Children Sparks Hope For Mother
It was a report I read with mixed feelings. The intellectual part of my brain cheered and said, "Now that's progress!" The... Read more »
From Our Sources
Severe Asthma in Childhood Dramatically Ups COPD Risk
Kids who have severe asthma are more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) as adults. The 42-year study on 197 people found... Read more »
Meet Nancy Carol Sanker
Sometimes thing go full circle. Or is it full square, when you occasionally get stuck in a corner of life? Circle or square, the center of my... Read more »
Allergies and Causes of Childhood Asthma Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The word asthma originates from an ancient Greek word meaning panting. Essentially, asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that makes it difficult... Read more »
Tylenol Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Two new studies suggest the common painkiller acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be to blame for a worldwide increase in asthma. Researchers in Ethiopia... Read more »
Diagnosis of Childhood Asthma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Childhood Asthma
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood AsthmaSymptoms of an acute asthma attack usually develop over a period of hours or days. Symptoms tend to be worse at... Read more »
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