Who Gets Asthma?
		Any child can get asthma. Some children get asthma more often: Children with parents who have asthma, allergies, or eczema Children who were born prematurely Children whose parents smoke (To protect your child, don't smoke. Keep your home smoke free. For help with quitting, ask your health care provider.) The truth about asthma Asthma is not caused by the way a parent raises a child Asthma is not contagious (People don't "catch" asthma) Asthma is not an emotional illness (While strong emotions can trigger asthma that is already present and relaxation can help in an asthma flare-up, stress did not cause the asthma)
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