Answer to Question #176521 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Matthew Hutchinson

Question

Why are Europeans and especially the English affected by asthma?

Answer 1

At the moment, there are two well-known theories about why in Europe and especially in England, more people suffer from asthma. First of all, due to the diet and special eating habits, as well as the use of antibiotics, this can lead to a violation of the human microflora or an incorrect reaction of the body to some allergens and, as a consequence, cause asthma. There are also reasons to believe that due to the rapid modernization of cities in Europe, the impact of microbes, bacteria decreases due to the constant use of antiseptics, soap, lack of contact with animals. Thus, from the very birth, people live in almost sterile conditions and the immune system begins to perceive common allergens as dangerous substances, causing asthma.