can asthma return?

Question

I am 16 and i had asthma since 4 and it stopped when i was 10. Is there a possibility that it will return when i aged more?

Answer 1

Possible: It is not unusual for a patient to have a history of asthma as a child/teen have the symptoms resolve and then return as an adult.

Answer 2

Yes: Asthma can present or represent at any time.

Answer 3

By definition: Many would never use a single episode of wheezing as a true indication of asthma. An early, simple definition of asthma is:"recurrent episodes of wheezing or bronchospasm not always triggered by an infectious process". Single episodes can occur in response to toxic gas exposure, infection or other triggers in anyone.

Answer 4

Yes: In some cases from infancy, asthma improves or "disappeared" & then returns or became more symptomatic as an adult. It can happened at any age. If a young adult smokes it could developed in COPD with more chances than in others.

Answer 5

Yes: Asthma can return. It is important to realize that for most asthmatics, "asthma" does not come and go, it is always there in the airways even if there are no symptoms. This is because asthma is caused by long term inflammation in the lungs. Therefore, you should have regular breathing tests to assess your symptoms and medication effectiveness.

Answer 6

Many Triggers: Some triggers of asthma included allegens (dust, pet sander, pollens, grasses and molds), temperature extremes, viruses, exercise and emotions to name a few.

Answer 7

In Children----: As many as 70-80% of asthma episodes in children are triggered by vira or other infections. Allergies are next. Cigarette smoke, cold weather, exercise inducement, are among other causes.

Answer 8

Triggers...: Common asthma triggers include dust, pollen, upper respiratory infections, lung infections, exercise, cold air, food allergies, pet dander, mold, cigarette smoke, etc.

Answer 9

Various: Allergies, dust mites, cold air, viral illnesses, exercise.

Answer 10

Asthma triggers: There are numerous triggers for asthma. Some of the most common ones include: exercise, upper respiratory tract infections, occupational exposures, pollens (trees, grasses, weeds), indoor allergens (dust mite, molds), animal dander (cat, dog), changes in weather, cigarette smoke, strong scents/odors, stress/anxiety, and NSAIDs like aspirin.

Answer 11

Milk, others: Avoid all milk products since the milk protein causes respiratory tract inflammation. Also avoid grains, lentils. Consume veggies, flesh foods, olive oil. Getting 30 -45 min of sunshine at noon daily or taking vitamin D3 10,000 IU/day and taking a good probiotic (not yogurt) help reduce inflammation Yoga breathing exercises 10-30 min/day help too. This may help avoid the need for meds

Answer 12

Can be.: Emotional upheavals are possible asthma triggers in some people.

Answer 13

Can be: Emotional upheaval can definitely worsen asthma symptoms. This particular scenario is responsive to hypnosis for control. Emotional situations are also frequently responsible for patients not using their preventer meds like they should. This, in turn will cause a worsening of asthma symptoms.

Answer 14

More...: ...Nighttime awakenings with shortness of breath, decreased exercise tolerance, and especially an increase in the need for rescue medications.

Answer 15

Difficulties: Difficulty breathing, increased cough, increased wheezing, trouble sleeping or cough at night, decreased exercise tolerance (you can't do as much), and so on. If you measure your breath, you may have a decrease in the amount you can forcibly breath out. If you have pulmonary function testing done, it shows more airway obstruction (usually). More importantly, you feel worse.

Answer 16

Respiratory diseases such as asthma are common after the age of 65 because the lung function decreases over time. You may start noticing the asthma symptoms for the first time at this age. One report in 2006 showed about 2.5 million people 65 and above had asthma problem with more than 1 million asthma attacks.

Answer 17

Yes : Asthma is a condition that is the result of bronchial constriction. It can affect people of any age. The new onset of this condition over age 60 is uncommon and is it important to have your physician evaluate you for other illnesses which could cause shortness of breath or wheezing.

Answer 18

Any age: Asthma can affect patients at any age. You need to see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Answer 19

Maybe not, however: Asthma symptoms do seem to go away as a child matures( sometimes it doesn't and continues into adulthood). However, because your are symptom-free does not necessarily mean it cannot return. It may or may not and may take years if it is going to return. It may be a good idea to continue to stay away from those triggers that gave you attacks as a child.

Answer 20

Lifelong issue: True asthma is understood today as a genetically linked issue that stays with you through life. For many it will go through phases of increased or decreased symptoms based on illness, triggers, growth, and environmental exposures. Many adults have reached a stable state where minimal maintainance meds or efforts are needed, but may have a return of symptoms at any time.Be ready if problems return.

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