Asthma-Child Risk Factors
What are the risk factors that lead to this condition? Are you at risk of getting Asthma-Child? Below you'll find information on each of the known risk factors for this condition.
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Asthma-Child Risks
These factors increase your child's chance of asthma. Tell your doctor if your child has any of these risk factors:
- Family history
- Tendency to develop allergies
- History of respiratory infections
- Exposure to tobacco smoke
- Premature Birth
- History of allergies and/or Eczema
- Chlorinated pool use in children who are already at risk for asthma
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