Is There a Cure for Asthma?
Taking prescribed medicines such as inhaled corticosteroids have been found to benefit young children with frequent wheezing and breathing problems by reducing the number of days and nights with asthma symptoms and allowing the child to be more active. However, ongoing research from the NIH has found that this daily treatment will not prevent the development of persistent asthma when the medications are stopped, which is defined as symptoms occurring at least two days a week (but not daily).
Essential
While many factors come into play, various studies have suggested that many children's symptoms will improve through their teen years; up to half are likely to be wheeze-free by the time they turn into adults. However, they may not be entirely out of the woods: Up to 80 percent of those symptom-free adults could experience various bronchial problems or even redevelop asthma.
