Who develops asthma and/or allergies?
Asthma and allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or socioeconomic factors. While it is true that asthma and allergies develop more commonly in children, they can occur for the first time at any age or, in some cases, recur after many years of remission. Although the exact genetic factors are not yet understood, allergies and asthma can run in families. Factors such as hormones, stress, smoke, perfume or other environmental irritants may also play a role.
