Risk Factors That Cause Asthma
Asthma is a potentially life-threatening condition that can be managed with prescription medications, as well as avoiding certain triggers and risk factors. Common risk factors that cause asthma include environmental and household chemicals, lung development at birth, and factors that you can control such as weight and acid reflux. Consider these facts from the Mayo Clinic about the risk factors of asthma.
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Smoke
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Secondhand or third-hand smoke, which is smoke residue left in fabrics and on surfaces, can trigger asthma attacks.
Air Pollution
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Air pollution from factories and automotive exhaust can increase your risk of asthma, as well as cause asthma attacks.
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Chemicals
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Chemicals used to clean your house, pesticides and herbicides, and chemical exposures in manufacturing jobs are risk factors that may cause asthma.
Infections
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Frequent infections from the common cold and other respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis and pneumonia may increase your risk of developing asthma later in childhood or as an adult.
Overweight
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Being overweight or obese requires more oxygen for your body's muscles and puts pressure on your lungs, which increases your risk of asthma.
GERD
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can increase your risk of asthma by causing chronic irritations to your throat and breathing passages.
Premature Birth
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Premature birth (before 37 weeks of gestation) and a low birth weight increase your risk of asthma due to underdeveloped the lungs at birth.
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