Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Genetic characteristics
Occupational exposures
Environmental exposures
Risk Factors for Developing Asthma:
Genetic Characteristics
Atopy
The body’s predisposition to develop an antibody
called immunoglobulin E (IgE) in response to
exposure to environmental allergens
Can be measured in the blood
Includes allergic rhinitis, asthma, hay fever, and
eczema
Risk Factors for Developing Asthma:
Environmental Exposure