1. Causes of Asthma Rising
It is a fact that asthma is on the rise and is growing at an increasing rate in UK, America and across the
UAE states. According to a research by Brian K. Kit, MD, MPH, a researcher at CDC the use of asthma
prevention medicines among children has gone up significantly during the past few years. Facts and
figures such as these bring out a lot of questions regarding our knowledge of this chronic illness such as
why asthma is on the rise, why is it more widespread in developed economy and similar questions. Let
us try to find out the reasons.
There are different theories as to why asthma is on the rise in developed economies. One of them is the
“hygiene theory”. According to this theory as hygiene conditions have improved, people are less
exposed to germs and viruses which in turn have weakened their immune system. Due to this whenever
people are exposed to allergens they easily get infected and contract asthma. Although scientists believe
that both environmental and genetic factors influence asthma but the hygiene theory cannot be
neglected. Research has shown that the rate of people suffering from asthma in western civilization is
50% more than people in African villages; the hygiene theory surely holds some water.
Another big reason of asthma is obesity. It is a fact that western civilization has seen a dramatic increase
in the number of obese people and obesity brings with it a host of problems. A research done by Dr. Jun
Ma of the Palo Alto Medical Research Institute in California found proof that the chance of getting
affected by asthma increased three times with obese people. The exact cause of why obese people are
more likely to contract asthma is still unknown but some suggest that it may be due to the increased
amounts of insulin whereas others are suggesting that it is due to the minor inflammation that
accompanies obesity.
Other things that can induce asthma are household cleaners, excessive use of room fresheners and
perfumed substances and the lack of vitamin D.

2. Frequently inhaling the fine mist from house cleaners and room fresheners irritate the air passageways
and lungs and can induce asthma especially in children. Even smoke from cigarettes and other
substances can trigger asthma attack. Lack of Vitamin D has been linked to asthma by several studies.
Research has shown that pregnant moms suffering from deficiency of vitamin D are likely to give birth to
asthmatic kids.
The real nature of asthma is still unknown and so a lot of research is still going on. So for the time being
the best way to stay safe is to take preventive measures against asthma.