17 “Sameer has a history of eczema during infancy, and there is a strong family history of asthma and related allergies. Apart from these, there are other factors that could definitely increase the probability in him. Many triggers could cause the asthmatic conditions in a person, and isn’t it true that Sameer has more than one?” “It is believed that our lifestyle choices, including our living conditions, unhealthy diet, and unhygienic environment may have added to the increasing number of people with asthma over the past few decades. Moreover, smoking during pregnancy or exposing a child to cigarette smoke early in life increases their risk of asthma.” “Isn’t there a test that can definitively tell if my child has asthma?” asked Priya. “Mrs. Priya, asthma, in the majority of cases, is diagnosed based on the symptoms which may include frequent coughing during day or night or while playing. However, we do have an objective way of prognosis, called a lung or pulmonary function test, which helps in diagnosis. This test evaluates the severity of asthma and its response to medications.” » It is believed that our lifestyle choices including our living conditions, unhealthy diet, and unhygienic environment may have added to the increasing number of people with asthma over the past few decades.
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