Biology
Answer
The causes of asthma are:
- Can be passed on from parents to their children
- Certain respiratory infections
- Contact with air-borne allergens such as tobacco smoke, pollen grains, chemicals, dust, mites or some food substances.
- Cold and cough
Following are the ways to prevent it:
- A person suffering from asthma should know about the allergens causing asthma.
- Medicines should be taken after consultation with a doctor.
- Hygienic and healthy lifestyle should be maintained.
- Regular checkups for asthma should be done.
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