Does Anyone You Know Have Asthma?: "At first reading, there isn't much extremely shocking in this report. But with a little research, in my opinion it becomes alarming.
This information comes from the Asthma Society of Canada:
'Doctors define asthma as a 'chronic inflammatory disease of the airways' . It is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting Canadians. Asthma can be diagnosed at any age, but often starts in childhood. Its prevalence in Canada has been increasing over the last 20 years and it is estimated that currently over 3 million Canadians have asthma.
'The three strongest risk factors for developing asthma are family history, exposure in infancy to high levels of antigens such as house dust mites, and exposure to tobacco smoke and/or chemical irritants." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article) ...
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