Is asthma genetic or environmental?

Just like my thyroid issue, asthma is also affected by both internal body chemistry and external stress. It is best to get proper allergy tests done and follow up regularly with a doctor to see what exactly is affecting your lungs.

I used to think mine was purely environmental because of the cold weather here, but then I found out my granddad also had breathing issues. It’s usually a combination of family history and what you breathe in daily.

I totally get it, trying to figure out the root cause can be so confusing. It is usually a combination of genes you got from your family and environmental triggers like dust, smoke, or pollen.

Whether it is inherited or due to pollution, please do not ignore any chest tightness or wheezing. It is always safer to get a proper diagnosis from a lung specialist rather than guessing the cause yourself.

It’s a team effort by both genes and environment! 🌪️🧬 If you have the genetic tendency, things like dust or cold air can bring it out. Keep your inhaler handy and stay positive! Sunshine always helps! ☀️

I keep reading up on this because I worry about passing it to my kids. From what I understand, genes create the risk, but the environment actually pushes it over the edge. It's scary but knowing your triggers helps a lot.