Friday, March 02, 2007
My sister had really bad asthma attacks as a kid growing up. She's much older now and doesn't seem to be affected by her asthma anymore. Is it likely that she will have any more asthma attacks now that she is an adult?
Hi Garrett,
It IS possible to outgrow asthma as you progress from childhood into adulthood. But it doesn't always happen. And even asthma that appears to go away may resurface upon exposure to certain triggers or irritants. Also, asthma is becoming more common in middle agers and seniors, as lungs age and become more susceptible to inflammation. So your sister should continue to be alert for signs that her asthma has come back. It may never happen, but if it does, she'll be prepared!