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How long do asthmatics live?
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ALMOST NORMAL LIFE: Avoiding triggers, using oral meds, inhaled steroids and bronchodilators can help asthmatics have normal life.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Same as non asthma: There has never been definitive evidence that asthmatics live less than non asthmatics. Although quality of life can be greatly affected by asthma quantity of life is not.
Answered 2/17/2013
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Normal lifespan: Well treated asthmatics typically have normal lifespans.
Answered 7/20/2012
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