Is asthma hereditary?

My father has asthma, and I also got diagnosed last year after a bad bout of bronchitis. But honestly, since I started my daily preventive inhaler, I feel completely normal and active again.

In my seventy years, I have seen asthma pass down through generations in my family. But back in my day, we didn't have such good medicines; today's generation can easily control it with simple inhalers.

Just like my PCOS, asthma has a strong genetic link but is also heavily affected by environment. It is best to consult a doctor to understand your specific triggers rather than assuming it's purely hereditary.

My family gave me their love for spicy biryani and, unfortunately, their sensitive lungs too. I just make sure to avoid very cold desserts at night so I don't trigger my hereditary breathing issues.

My parents passed down their bad sleeping habits and their asthma to me. Some nights I'm awake because of work, and some nights because of a stuffy nose—thanks, family tree!

Yes, there is a hereditary link, but don't let that make you anxious. With proper care, timely medication, and avoiding smoke, you can live a perfectly active and healthy life.

Having hereditary asthma doesn't mean you can't be fit. I have a family history, but keeping my cardio consistent and eating clean has kept my lung capacity excellent and symptoms minimal.