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Asthma is the most common long-term disease in children. Yet, it can affect people for their whole lives. While it’s true that some see their asthma fade as they grow older, many don’t. In some people, asthma may go away for a while only to reappear later. Sadly, asthma often reappears.
Doctors can’t easily predict who will see their asthma return or continue later in life. They do know certain factors make some people more likely to have asthma through their adult years. The Cleveland Clinic, reports people most likely to have asthma as adults include:
Many of the same tips that help keep childhood asthma in check also work for adults. You can reduce the risk of asthma attacks by avoiding triggers that can make asthma worse, such as smoke. Here are a few tips to help avoid triggers:
You may not outgrow asthma, but you can manage it daily to enjoy an active life.
Originally published: 10/13/2016; Revised 2022, 2024