Arshad
(2010) stated that a number of factors are thought to increase your chances of
developing asthma. These include:
(2010) stated that a number of factors are thought to increase your chances of
developing asthma. These include:
·
Having a
blood relative (such as a parent or sibling) with asthma
Having a
blood relative (such as a parent or sibling) with asthma
·
Having
another allergic condition, such as atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis (hay
fever)
Having
another allergic condition, such as atopic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis (hay
fever)
·
Being
overweight
Being
overweight
·
Being a
smoker
Being a
smoker
·
Exposure
to secondhand smoke
Exposure
to secondhand smoke
·
Exposure
to exhaust fumes or other types of pollution
Exposure
to exhaust fumes or other types of pollution
·
Exposure
to occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in farming, hairdressing and
manufacturing.
Exposure
to occupational triggers, such as chemicals used in farming, hairdressing and
manufacturing.
