All of these goals can be met with currently available treatments for asthma, and you should talk to your doctor about ways that you can achieve these goals. Often, an asthma attack can be stopped in the early stages by taking medicine. First, it is important to learn what triggers your asthma. That way you can make an effort to avoid them or control them. You can also identify what happens right before an asthma attack, so that you can respond quickly if these warning signs occur.
Some people outgrow asthma as they get older and no longer have attacks.
Other people are able to avoid the things that trigger an asthma attack. For many people, however, asthma is a chronic disease that always requires care and treatment to prevent or minimize breathing problems. But asthma may recur when they reach their 30s or 40s. Asthma is a serious disease, and requires treatment. It can reduce your child's ability to exercise and may harm his or her self-image.