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asthma's causes
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What are the factors
that cause asthma?


Asthma is more likely if other family members also have asthma – particularly a close relative, such as a parent or sibling.
Asthma is more likely in people who have other allergic conditions, such as eczema and rhinitis (hay fever).
Urbanization is associated with increased asthma prevalence, probably due to multiple lifestyle factors.
Events in early life affect the developing lungs and can increase the risk of asthma. These include low birth weight, prematurity, exposure to tobacco smoke and other sources of air pollution, as well as viral respiratory infections.
Exposure to a range of environmental allergens and irritants are also thought to increase the risk of asthma, including indoor and outdoor air pollution, house dust mites, moulds, and occupational exposure to chemicals, fumes or dust.
Children and adults who are overweight or obese are at a greater risk of asthma.

Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused
455 000 deaths.

Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle-income countries, where under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a challenge.

Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults.

  • Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma symptoms
  • Symptoms can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest tightness
  • Inhaled medication can control asthma symptoms and allow people with asthma to lead a normal, active life.
  • Avoiding asthma triggers can also help to reduce asthma symptoms.
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How Is Asthma Classified?

Mild intermittent
asthma

Mild symptoms less than twice a week. Nighttime symptoms less than twice a month. Few asthma attacks.

Mild persistent
asthma

Symptoms three to six times a week. Nighttime symptoms three to four times a month. Asthma attacks might affect activities.

Moderate persistent
asthma

Daily asthma symptoms. Nighttime attacks five or more times a month. Symptoms may affect activities.

Severe persistent
asthma

Ongoing symptoms both day and night. You have to limit your activities.

"People with asthma and their families need education to understand more about their asthma, their treatment, triggers to avoid, and how to manage their symptoms at home".

George R.

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Types of asthma

Adult-onset asthma. Asthma can start at any age, but it’s more common in people younger than 40. Status asthmaticus. These long-lasting asthma attacks don’t go

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