Is asthma inherited?

Is asthma inherited? This question is of interest to parents suffering from this disease for many years. The danger of bronchial asthma in a baby makes some married couples think seriously.

To answer this question, one should know the causes of asthma development, transmission routes and preventive measures to prevent asthmatic diseases.

Numerous studies of scientists have revealed that bronchial asthma is a hereditary disease, however its huge difference from other forms lies in the fact that, observing certain rules, it is possible that it a warning. Therefore, future parents need to find out the history of the disease on the part of the mother and father, as well as determine possible allergic predisposition, since very often allergies provoke the development of bronchial asthma.

Disease development factors

The causes of the development of the disease are several cumulative factors, that is, bronchial asthma, in fact, is a multifactorial disease. Every year, many new causes of bronchial asthma are discovered, but the most likely development factors are:

External

• as a rule, the disease can be caused by allergens (fungus, pollen of flowering plants, insects, etc.);

• acute and chronic infections;
• professional activities related to hazardous substances;
• nicotine addiction;
• unfavorable ecology;
• improper nutrition.

Internal

• overweight;
• long-term illness with bronchitis;
• burdened heredity;
• the sex of the patient (the disease is most severe when it is transmitted through the female line).

However, one should not succumb to panic with a hereditary predisposition of the patient. To do this, you need to learn more about what a genetic predisposition is.

Genetic factor

In this case, genetics is due to the structural features and increased sensitivity of the bronchi, as well as the reaction of the immune and endocrine systems to the stimulus. In a normal state, a person has smooth respiratory muscles, which contract with irritation, responding with a protective reaction in the form of a cough. It helps to get rid of mucus from the bronchi.

There is a certain number of patients who have increased muscle sensitivity, expressed by a suffocating cough even to minor irritation (smell of tobacco, perfume, etc.). In addition, immune responses that trigger allergic attacks can be inherited. The combination of all these factors, in turn, leads to the development of bronchial asthma.

It is important to bear in mind that infant nutrition is of paramount importance. Babies who are bottle-fed are much more likely to suffer from bronchial asthma than babies who receive breast milk. Adult patients should also eat a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables, which contain a large amount of fiber, which contributes to the good functioning of the digestive path.

Treatment

At an early stage of the disease, it is enough to find out the reasons for the development of bronchial asthma and maximally protect the patient from possible provocateurs of symptoms (normalize nutrition, change the environment and etc.). However, with an increase in suffocation, urgent medical attention is required.

• Recently, drug therapy most often uses inhalation methods of treatment, when the drug penetrates the lungs by inhalation. In addition, the prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs (Tayled, Intal, etc.) in an inhalation form is quite common;

• these drugs are called inhaled adrenergic agonists and are aimed at neutralizing an acute asthmatic attack, accompanied by suffocation. Most often, this technique is used in the treatment of children, having a minimal negative impact on them;
• nebulizers have shown good efficiency when used to treat patients of any age. These devices are designed to convert the medicinal liquid into steam when heated, which is inhaled by the patient to relieve an asthmatic attack;
• drugs for nebulizers are absolutely safe and, unlike other drugs for the treatment of bronchial asthma, do not have a side effect.

Along with inhalation methods of treatment, acupuncture, barotherapy and salt rooms are actively used.

Prevention measures

Preventive measures to prevent the hereditary occurrence of bronchial asthma in children begin even during the pregnancy of the expectant mother. A woman should adhere to a strict diet, avoiding foods of high allergenicity.

1. It is necessary to get rid of bad habits and, especially, smoking in any form (passive and active), since even inhalation of nicotine smoke can adversely affect intrauterine condition of the baby. It has been proven that smoking during pregnancy in 90% of cases can provoke allergic symptoms in a newborn child, which directly leads to bronchial asthma.

1. The main preventive measure against hereditary transmission of the disease to a child is breastfeeding, especially in the first 12 months. During this period of time, the formation of the baby's immune system takes place and the mother's milk performs a protective function in the baby's body. In addition, it is necessary to timely carry out wet cleaning and airing in the room where the child is most of the time.
2. In the event that parents suffer from bronchial asthma, it is important to protect the child by removing from the room all objects on which dust can settle (carpets, upholstered furniture, etc.). In addition, possible contact with pets should be avoided so as not to provoke an allergic reaction. If there is a fear that bronchial asthma may occur, it is recommended to temper the child as he grows up.
3. The sea and forest air has a beneficial effect, therefore it is recommended to spend more time outdoors and engage in water procedures. This will prevent the possible hereditary development of the disease and the associated severe complications.

Despite the fact that bronchial asthma poses a serious threat to modern society, scientists argue that this disease is not hereditary. Only a predisposition to it can be transmitted. With all the necessary measures, there is a possibility of a minimal risk of asthmatic diseases.