Can My Child Outgrow Their Asthma?
Typically, asthma is not outgrown. This is because the airway inflammation that happens in people with asthma may never truly go away. At certain times, the symptoms can improve and seem to resolve. But, they often return later in life.
About half of children with asthma will get symptoms again when they are in their 30s or 40s. They may also develop new asthma triggers over time. These triggers could cause symptoms to reappear.
Asthma is a life-long, chronic lung condition. It can affect children and adults. There is no specific cure for this condition. However, there are many effective medical treatments to manage symptoms. They can also improve your quality of life.
John M. James, MD, is a board-certified allergist. He is also President of Food Allergy Consulting and Education Services, LLC. He has worked as a medical specialist in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for over 30 years. Dr. James received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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