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Could a child develop asthma from semi-traumatic situations early on?

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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Trauma is not a known risk factor for the development of asthma.

Answered 1/27/2012

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Yes: Asthma can be triggered not by the trauma, but the stress of the trauma. Emotional upset is a known trigger of asthma.

Answered 1/16/2012

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