The genetic trait of asthma may occur more commonly within certain families. It appears that there are at least two genes that help to produce an asthmatic patient. One gene enhances reactivity within the bronchial tubes, and yet another one enhances allergy immune reactions. If you are unfortunate enough to have inherited both of these soon to be identified genes, then the likelihood of developing ticklish lungs, or asthma, is high. Removing whatever the child is allergic to may help to prevent asthma symptoms.
Avoidance is the number one treatment for all allergic disorders.
Fisrt, however, one must accurately identify the offending allergens by getting to a certified allergy specialist. School attendance is a good indicator of severity of asthma. Asthma patients will miss school and work when improperly diagnosed or when undertreated. Once a patient is placed on the correct therapy, and actually understands the whys and hows of allergy and asthma, missed school and work days should become a thing of the past. Having an asthma flare at school can make a child more apprehensive about asthma.