Deepa Menon Deepa Menon Asked 5 months ago

Is asthma inherited from mother or father?

Both my mother and my father have some form of asthma. My daughter was recently diagnosed, and I'm trying to understand more about it. Does asthma come from just one side of the family, or can it be from either parent?

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Shalini Sen Shalini Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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It can actually be inherited from either parent. Please don't worry too much about the source, just focus on keeping your home clean and getting the right treatment.

Sarita Devi Sarita Devi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Mere ghar mein toh yeh mere pitaji se mujhe mila, aur mere bacho ko bhi thodi allergy hai. Kisi se bhi mile, garam paani peena aur ghar mein dhoop aane dena hamesha rahat deta hai.

Aniket Saxena Aniket Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I used to feel so anxious trying to trace exactly which side of my family passed this breathing issue to me. I learned that it can come from either mother or father, but finding peace with the diagnosis is what actually helped me manage it.

Meera Chawla Meera Chawla Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, you might be trying to figure out family risks for your children. It can actually come from either parent, but having a parent with asthma just increases the risk—it doesn't guarantee your kids will get it.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Science says it can be inherited from either parent, as multiple genes are involved. Regardless of where it came from, focusing on daily light exercise and building cardiovascular strength keeps my symptoms completely in check.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Well, it's a joint venture! You can inherit the tendency from either side, or sometimes both if you are extra lucky. It’s like inheriting your mom’s nose and your dad’s temper, just with more wheezing.

Nisha Kulkarni Nisha Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Much like my PCOS which has complex genetic links, asthma can be inherited from either side of the family. Since genetics are complicated, it is best to consult a pulmonologist to understand your specific risks.

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