How do you get asthma?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Many people are born with the tendency to get asthma. Most of the time asthma is your body's response to something that you're allergic to. You come into contact with whatever it is and your body goes overboard in it's response. Your breathing tubes become irritated and swell shut and that's what sets of the asthma attack.

Answer by  bob8985 (44)

Asthma can be a serious condition if left untreated correctly and can lead to death. Asthma can be inherited. Asthma can be from certain respiratory illnesses during childhood. Asthma can be related to allergies also.

Answer by  jojoso (100)

Asthma can be from smoking. First you would develop COPD or chronic bronchits that can then lead to asthma. It is important to finish all meds RX by the doctor.

Answer by  juanita57 (1374)

You are usually born with asthma. Allergic allergies can make you very sick but not as serious as real asthma. You will have to do breathing treatments and inhalers to help you with your air flow. If you have a bad spell with asthma you need to go directly to the hospital for their care.