Explain how generic and environmental factors contribute to asthma
What will be an ideal response?
Genetic: genes predispose some people to hypersensitivity of the bronchial tube linings to allergens.
Environmental: exposure to high levels of allergens or environmental irritants, such as tobacco smoke, increases the severity of asthma.
There is increasing prevalence in the inner city, most likely because of poor indoor air quality.
Poor indoor air quality is due to allergens stemming from dust mites, cockroaches, fungi, cat and dog hair, and irritants such as tobacco smoke.
Smoking during pregnancy is also a risk factor in initial development of asthma.
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