Asthma is a very scary thing for any person, especially a young child. The bronchial tubes of people with asthma are very sensitive to substances that they are allergic to. These irritants cause the bronchial tubes to swell. An asthma attack can occur when someone is exposed to the irritants they are highly allergic to. As of yet, there is no cure for asthma, but doctors are learning more about it.
Most persons develop asthma in childhood, but some people develop asthma as adults.
It usually gets progressively worse in adults, leading to emphysema. About one in four persons who develop the disease in childhood will have a spontaneous recovery. Treatment and care of asthma is directed toward immediate relief of the attack. Parents of asthmatic children may anticipate an approaching attack and medication that provides sedation and bronchodilation. The control of asthma depends on finding the cause and eliminating it.