What Causes Asthma?
It is not clear exactly what makes the airways of people with asthma inflamed in the first place. Your inflamed airways may be due to a combination of things. We know that if other people in your family have asthma, you are more likely to develop it. New research suggests that being exposed to things like tobacco smoke, infections, and some allergens early in your life may increase your chances of developing asthma.
Asthma Guide Index:
- What Is Asthma?
- What Causes Asthma?
- What Causes Asthma Symptoms and Attacks?
- Allergens
- Who Is At Risk for Asthma?
- How Is Asthma Diagnosed?
- How Is Asthma Treated?
- Medicines for Asthma
- Quick-relief medicines
- Long-term control medicines
- Use a Peak Flow Meter
- Treating Asthma in Children
- Treating Asthma in Older Adults
- Treating Asthma in Pregnancy
- Treating Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Can Asthma Be Prevented?
- Living With Asthma
- Helping Your Child Live With Asthma
- Key Points
- Asthma in Childhood
- Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema
- Housedust Mite Allergy
- Housedust Mite Guards
- Inhaled Bronchodilators
- Inhaled Corticosteriods
- Persistent Cough
- Prednisone
- Singulair
- Spacer Devices for Asthma Inhalers
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