Question

Consider the last time you or a loved one were sick (could be a minor sickness, like the flu or something more serious). Using what you learned in all of your readings, discuss how other factors (other than biological) may have contributed to your illness. Discuss how much these other factors contributed to your illness and comment on the behaviors surrounding the illness, particularly those behaviors related to contributing factors.

Answer 1

Last year I had was diagnosed with asthma, and since then I experienced asthma attack sometimes. Other than biological factors, I have read that other factors like psychological, emotional, and social factors also play a role in experiencing asthma attacks. When we are under a lot of stress, there is a higher chance of having the attack. Additionally, being around with your loved ones and having good surroundings helps in delaying the attack. Reflecting back on my experiences, I usually get my attacks when I have a lot of work stress. Also, once when I had a very bad experience in my relationship, I got the attack. Therefore, I agree that other than biological factors, there are different things that can lead to the occurrence of certain disease.