• Can asthma impact the lungs in the long run?

If my son has asthma at the age of 5, will it impact his lungs in the long run?

2 Answers

  • Pulmonologist
  • Farmington, CT

Yes, but the impact varies from resolution at adolescence, to mild continuing asthma, to development of progressive asthma.

  • Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
  • Johnson City, Tennessee

Absolutely. Left untreated, asthma causes a decrease in lung function and overall limited activities as well as interferes with sleep.

Copyrights © 2021 by TODAY'S NURSE. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy