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.
Nearly half of adults with asthma have an allergy-related condition, which, in most cases developed first in childhood. (In patients who first develop asthma during...
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommends in their asthma guidelines that every asthmatic work with his or her... Read more »
Getting children to understand about asthma is a tricky task. This is where a good children's book comes in handy. "Alfie's Attack! The... Read more »
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One of the most difficult decisions to make as an asthmatic is this: "When should I call my doctor?" Or, "At what point in the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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