Who Is at Risk for Asthma?
Asthma affects people of all ages, but it often starts during childhood. Certain factors can raise your risk of having asthma:
- Being exposed to secondhand smoke when your mother is pregnant with you or when you are a small child.
- Being exposed to certain substances at work, such as chemical irritants or industrial dusts.
- Genetics and family history. You are more likely to have asthma if one of your parents has it, especially if it's your mother.
Read more at: https://medlineplus.gov/asthma.html
