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Why do i have asthma? what are the main causes?
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Many causes: There is a long list of causes of asthma, from allergic predisposition, to irritant exposure, pollution, work place exposures, frequent lung infections, smoke exposure. Cardiac problems, uncontrolled acid reflux, etc.
Answered 4/11/2013
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