Hey guys I am having Asthma that is actually threatening my life...I am really depressed to think whether my child would genetically get that disease or not? Is that disease can be Genetically Transmitted or not?
How can I escape from Asthma Please let me know
Asthma is not a disease.
Asthma is a medical condition that cannot be transmitted from one person to another. It is caused by environmental degradation otherwise known as air pollution.
Grownup70, I think what she means is whether asthma is hereditary. Not pass it on in the way you would pass on a cold. You appear to be quite misguided about the causes and treatment of asthma, it's not all caused by air pollution. If may be worth checking facts before misinforming other members with wrong information.
In answer to your question, there is evidence that asthma can be genetic and having one or two parents with asthma does increase the chances of passing it on, but there is no guarantee that it will be or that it will be severe. I wouldn't let it deter you from living a fulfilled life, and if children are part of this, go for it!!
Grownup70, I think what she means is whether asthma is hereditary. Not pass it on in the way you would pass on a cold. You appear to be quite misguided about the causes and treatment of asthma, it's not all caused by air pollution. If may be worth checking facts before misinforming other members with wrong information.
In answer to your question, there is evidence that asthma can be genetic and having one or two parents with asthma does increase the chances of passing it on, but there is no guarantee that it will be or that it will be severe. I wouldn't let it deter you from living a fulfilled life, and if children are part of this, go for it!!
You need to know the science associated with air pollution. I have known it for the last sixty years. I will insert a link that you could study for further information
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I'm not saying air pollution isn't a contributing factor, but it isn't the only cause of asthma. If it was, how can you explain that a virus has had me in intensive care this month after causing my asthma to flare?
As for the link, I don't really have time to read it, I'd rather listen to my lovely respiratory consultant and nurse who manages my asthma and keeps me alive.
I'm not saying air pollution isn't a contributing factor, but it isn't the only cause of asthma. If it was, how can you explain that a virus has had me in intensive care this month after causing my asthma to flare?
As for the link, I don't really have time to read it, I'd rather listen to my lovely respiratory consultant and nurse who manages my asthma and keeps me alive.
I can explain that your virus may in actual fact not be due to your asthmatic condition. However, asthmatics often suffer periods of oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) and this can lead to loss of immunity to infection. In other words, you would probably have suffered the virus irrespective of your asthmatic condition.
The link provided is educational and it leads to other important links.
Having a science degree and a phd in living with brittle asthma, I'm well aware of how things work and don't need to be patronised by someone who 1. Isn't a respiratory doctor and 2. Has no idea about personal circumstances. I wasn't saying that my asthma caused the virus, which would be a stupid thing to say! But that the virus caused met asthma to flare. You seem to be twisting everything everyone says. From skim reading the article, I think a toddler could have written better, it has no basis in fact. I'm not here to argue about utter rubbish, but to help answer the original question of whether asthma can potentially be hereditary, which yes it can be.
Having a science degree and a phd in living with brittle asthma, I'm well aware of how things work and don't need to be patronised by someone who 1. Isn't a respiratory doctor and 2. Has no idea about personal circumstances. I wasn't saying that my asthma caused the virus, which would be a stupid thing to say! But that the virus caused met asthma to flare. You seem to be twisting everything everyone says. From skim reading the article, I think a toddler could have written better, it has no basis in fact. I'm not here to argue about utter rubbish, but to help answer the original question of whether asthma can potentially be hereditary, which yes it can be.
Very well. Thanks for your interest.
Hello Kummari,
I am so sorry you are so worried so I hope I can help.
I have just retired as a nurse specialist for children's with respiratory disease after 12 years & now work as a children's nurse.
Asthma is a conditions that is controllable & variable, it is also NOT heredity but it is a conditions that if mother and father have:-
asthma
food allergies
eczema
hay fever
they are termed what is called ATOPIC and any children can have none, some or all of those conditions. Having a parent with these conditions does increase the chances of suffering but it is not a given.
The absolute cause of asthma is not cut and dried and there are a few but any good text book or article from a reputable source will tell give you that information.
Hope that helps
Hey guys I am having Asthma that is actually threatening my life...I am really depressed to think whether my child would genetically get that disease or not? Is that disease can be Genetically Transmitted or not?
How can I escape from Asthma Please let me know Kumarrai, welcome to the forum. You will find information on the main website available along the purple bar at the top of the page. Please see here for some examples Advice for you > asthma attacks and Advice for you > knowledge, treatment and medicines. You can order information leaflets and also if in the UK, call the helpline to speak to asthma nurses. A family history of asthma, eczema or allergies can mean one is more likely to develop asthma. This is more of a tendency to develop it with influencing factors such as triggers like smoke, pollen and so on rather than just genetic inheritance though. Asthma cannot not necessarily be escaped but it can be well controlled for most people.
Asthma is not a disease.
Asthma is a medical condition that cannot be transmitted from one person to another. It is caused by environmental degradation otherwise known as air pollution. Grownup70, asthma is not just caused by environmental factors such as air pollution. There are many causes, see here for Asthma UK information on triggers.
In regards to information, it is important to be able to trust the health and care information you access anywhere. See here for the Asthma UK Information Standard Policy Statement. The Information Standards means information is based on best practice principles, uses only recognised evidence sources and is presented in a clear and balanced way. The Information Standard quality mark is a quick and easy way to identify reliable and trustworthy information producers and sources of information.
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