The girl whose medical history will be taken is Mary, a female who is 7 years old. Her father suffers from asthma. His father’s medical history shows that he acquired the disease when he was young. On its part, Mary’s medical history shows that she is allergic to some specific substances. The substances include pollen grains, dust, cold air, mold, smoke, and pet hair. According to the information provided, Mary may be suffering from asthma. The disease could have been passed from her father genetically. The condition is brought about by genetic and environmental elements. The allergies she complains of are some of the symptoms associated with asthma (Virchow et al., 2013). However, the presence of these allergies is not an outright indication of the condition. Asthma is a chronic illness that affects air passages in the lungs. The condition narrows and inflames the airways, leading to the production of excessive mucus. Consequently, the victim has difficulties breathing.
The reported allergies are evidence of risks associated with the disease. The disclosed family history is the major cause of asthma. Asthma is also known to attack children below the age of 15 years. Chronic illness is known to attack boys more than girls. A number of environmental factors are also known to cause the illness. Mary lives in a place associated with cold most times of the year. Asthmatic patients are allergic to colds (Abramson, Puy & Weiner, 2013). The problem can be rectified by relocating her or ensuring that she does not come into contact with a cold for long. She also owns a cat. The pet can be harmful to her health, especially when she inhales its fur. As such, the condition can be managed by making sure that she stays away from the animal.
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