Asthma is caused by the combination of some genetic (hereditary) factors and negative environmental factors. Genetic factors are the presence of asthma in close relatives. Among the negative environmental factors, allergens can be counted in the first place. In addition, cigarette smoke, air pollution and sheltered conditions provided by modern living conditions can be counted among the factors that pave the way for the development of asthma.

Asthma in childhood is associated with allergies at a rate of 80%; Allergy is not found in 20% of patients. Not all asthma is allergic, and not all allergies are asthma. Allergies can manifest themselves in many ways, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic eczema, urticaria (hives), allergic edema.

Is there a cure for childhood asthma?

In childhood asthma, recognizing whether the disease is allergic or not by skin tests is of great importance in terms of prevention, follow-up and treatment. First of all, protection against allergens and other possible triggers detected by allergy tests is of primary importance. In addition, it is very important to use daily drug treatments with the aim of reducing the frequency and severity of attacks and, if possible, completely eliminating the symptoms, to be under the control of the doctor regularly, to have examinations and pulmonary function measurements at regular intervals.