Will bronchial asthma kill me?

Loaded Question: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs that if left untreated can be fatal. Even patients with asthma and under good control and treatment are at risk for severe asthma flares that can be fatal.

Depends: Asthma is a lable applied to a disorder with a broad range of intensity from very mild to life threatening.One kid i managed almost died several times in childhood but now lives a good life as a coach with good control.I have lived with mild asthma for decades & rarely need any rx.If you learn to understand the disease, respect it & manage it u can live well, if not it can surely kill you.

It can: I've personally disconnected the ventilator for a brain dead bronchial asthmatic or two. If you don't try to take care of the disease it absolutely can kill you.

Hopefully not...: Asthma exacerbations can be life-threatening and even fatal. So, it is imperative that you have a plan that your doctor has reviewed with you regarding what to do for sudden onset of your asthma symptoms. If you develop acute shortness of breath, go to an er asap (call 911, if necessary), so that your symptoms can be treated quickly and monitored to avoid a life-threatening or even fatal outcome.

Will Not&Should Not: No it will not if you follow the medical advice and follow the treatment and DO NOT SMOKE We do not know the details or severity of your Asthma but with the Inhaled and Oral Meds we have these days no body should die from Asthma as long as they receive proper Treatment which includes Controller Meds and Reliever(Resque MEDS) and various combinations