FAQ with Doc

Do children outgrow asthma?

There is no simple answer to this question, as every child is different. . At present there is no cure for asthma. Up to 2 out of 3 of children with asthma will grow out of their symptoms although they will continue to have irritable airways. Of the other 1 out of 3, a large percentage will improve and will need less medication. Sometimes asthma symptoms will disappear and return later in life. There is no way of saying who will and won't grow out of asthma. Research into asthma continues, so improved treatments will insure that asthma doesn't interfere with the person with asthma’s everyday life.
 

However, children with frequent, troublesome wheezing, particularly those with severe eczema are more likely to continue to suffer with asthma as they grow older. Up to 50% of such children continue to have asthma during their teens and adult life. Regardless of what the future may hold, children with asthma require the best possible care.