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Cause

There is no single known cause of asthma in modern medicine, but there are several factors that may contribute to the condition. Contributory factors include a genetic predisposition, diet and the environment. In summary these are the risk factors that increase both the likelihood of asthma and the likelihood of its persistence:

Family history of asthma, or other atopic (i.e. allergic conditions) such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, or allergic conjunctivitis.
Personal history of eczema or hay fever
Having bronchilitis (RSV) in infancy i.e. first year of life
Exposure to tobacco smoke in early life, particularly if the mother smoked during pregnancy (see Triggers below)
Low birth weight and pre-maturity
Needing antibiotic treatment in the first year of life
Living in a large urban area with increased exposure to environmental air pollutants
Obesity
Not Breastfeeding
Early introduction of certain foods [According to some doctors]
Being male, for asthma in prepubertal children
Being female, for persistence of asthma into adulthood
Clean, environment?

Precipitating factors that have been shown to influence asthma are not restricted to these risk factors alone. Stress and hormonal influences (including menstruation, pregnancy, following childbirth, the menopause and HRT) are all known to increase the likelihood of asthma. The presence of other diseases including heartburn, obesity, sinusitis etc. have also been shown to aggravate asthma (see Triggers below).

According to TCM

Disease Causes

External contraction of the six environmental excesses
Internal damage by the seven affects
Faulty diet
Iatrogenesis
Immaturity
Aging

Disease Mechanisms**

Deep lying/Hidden Phlegm
Spleen qi vacuity
Defensive qi not securing
Wind (external and internal)
Liver depression qi stagnation
Transformation of Heat
Blood stasis
Food stagnation
Kidney vacuity

**Please ask your TCM practitioner to explain which of these disease mechanisms are present in your current pattern of disharmony**

ASTHMA: KEY POINTS Summary What is asthma? History Cause Triggers Symptoms Diagnosis Types & Severity Asthma Medication TCM Approach IN THE NEWS CLINIC LOCATIONS INTAKE FORMS Child Adult JOIN US IN FACEBOOK Join Our Group Become a Fan	Cause There is no single known cause of asthma in modern medicine, but there are several factors that may contribute to the condition. Contributory factors include a genetic predisposition, diet and the environment. In summary these are the risk factors that increase both the likelihood of asthma and the likelihood of its persistence: Family history of asthma, or other atopic (i.e. allergic conditions) such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, or allergic conjunctivitis. Personal history of eczema or hay fever Having bronchilitis (RSV) in infancy i.e. first year of life Exposure to tobacco smoke in early life, particularly if the mother smoked during pregnancy (see Triggers below) Low birth weight and pre-maturity Needing antibiotic treatment in the first year of life Living in a large urban area with increased exposure to environmental air pollutants Obesity Not Breastfeeding Early introduction of certain foods [According to some doctors] Being male, for asthma in prepubertal children Being female, for persistence of asthma into adulthood Clean, environment? Precipitating factors that have been shown to influence asthma are not restricted to these risk factors alone. Stress and hormonal influences (including menstruation, pregnancy, following childbirth, the menopause and HRT) are all known to increase the likelihood of asthma. The presence of other diseases including heartburn, obesity, sinusitis etc. have also been shown to aggravate asthma (see Triggers below). According to TCM Disease Causes External contraction of the six environmental excesses Internal damage by the seven affects Faulty diet Iatrogenesis Immaturity Aging Disease Mechanisms Deep lying/Hidden Phlegm Spleen qi vacuity Defensive qi not securing Wind (external and internal) Liver depression qi stagnation Transformation of Heat Blood stasis Food stagnation Kidney vacuity Please ask your TCM practitioner to explain which of these disease mechanisms are present in your current pattern of disharmony**
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