Credit Odd Andersen/Agence France-Presse â Getty Images. 1  MOSCOW â President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President-elect Donald J. Trump spoke by telephone for the first time on Monday, agreeing to review what both consider the poor state of relations between the two countries, according to a statement from the Kremlin.
Asthma in Children. Asthma in Children. The cause of asthma is unknown. Health experts believe that inherited, environmental, and immune system factors combine to cause inflammation of the bronchial tubes , which carry air to the lungs. This can lead to asthma symptoms and asthma attacks. Family history. Asthma may run in families (inherited).
It is possible that the push towards energy-efficient homes has increased exposure to these causes of asthma. Tobacco Smoke Tobacco smoke has been linked to a higher risk of asthma as well as a higher risk of death due to asthma, wheezing, and respiratory infections. In addition, children of mothers who smoke - and other people exposed to second-hand smoke - have a higher risk of asthma prevalence.