Does childhood asthma continue into adulthood?

Background. In approximately 30\% of children with asthma, the condition persists into adulthood. The longer duration of asthma in these patients is a risk factor for poor asthma control. However, the characteristics of adult patients with asthma that has persisted since childhood are not well documented.

Why did I have asthma as a child?

Triggers vary from child to child and can include: Viral infections such as the common cold. Exposure to air pollutants, such as tobacco smoke. Allergies to dust mites, pet dander, pollen or mold.

Does asthma go away as an adult?

A. Asthma can go away, although this happens more often when asthma starts in childhood than when it starts in adulthood. When asthma goes away, sometimes that’s because it wasn’t there in the first place.

How is childhood asthma different from adult asthma?

Childhood asthma severity is associated with duration of asthma symptoms, medication use, lung function, low socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic minorities, and a neutrophilic phenotype. Adult asthma severity is associated with increased IgE, elevated FeNO, eosinophilia, obesity, smoking, and low socioeconomic status.

Why did my asthma come back as an adult?

Different illnesses, viruses, or infections can be a factor in adult onset asthma. A bad cold or a bout with the flu is often a factor in adult onset asthma. Smoking does not cause adult onset asthma; however, if you smoke or if you are exposed to cigarette smoke (second-hand smoke), it may provoke asthma symptoms.

Are you born with asthma or does it develop?

While no one is born with asthma itself, you may be born with genes that dictate whether you’ll get it as an infant or young child. In fact, it’s estimated that children are up to 3 times more likely to develop asthma if their mothers have it, and 2.5 times more likely if their fathers do.

At what age asthma starts?

Asthma can begin at any age, but most children who have it have their first symptom by age 5.

How did asthma start?

Contact with allergens, certain irritants, or exposure to viral infections as an infant or in early childhood when the immune system isn’t fully mature have been linked to developing asthma. Exposure to certain chemicals and dusts in the workplace may also play a significant role in adult-onset asthma.