Why does adults suddenly get asthma, when they had no history at all before the one set?

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Diagnosed with acid reflux that set off asthma. Doctor's given me treatment. Medicine has fixed the acid reflux, but asthma only slightly improved. Still having 1 or 2 asthma attacks on the turbuhaler and montelukast. Advice going forward?

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Various reasons: It is quite common. Heredity, allergies, foods ( such as azidocarbamide in bread products), environmental toxins all contribute to the development of asthma

Why does adults suddenly get asthma, when they had no history at all before the one set?

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