Question

Which of the following is/are the cause(s) of asthma?

• A. Respiratory infections
• B. Cold and cough
• C. Contact with air-borne allergens
• D. Digestive infections

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Respiratory infections

B

Cold and cough

C

Contact with air-borne allergens

Asthma is a long-term lung disease in which the air passage in the lungs swells and narrows down. Certain respiratory infections are caused by contact with airborne allergens such as tobacco smoke, pollen grains, chemicals, dust, mites or some food substance, cold and cough are some of the causes of asthma.