Rohit Das Rohit Das Asked 9 months ago

Can childhood asthma be outgrown?

My son had asthma as a child, and now he's a teenager. He seems to be much better, with fewer attacks. I've heard that children can sometimes outgrow asthma, is this generally true?

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Rajeshwari Bai Rajeshwari Bai Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Haan beta, many kids do outgrow it as they grow bigger and their lungs get stronger. My nephew had very bad breathing trouble till he was seven, but now he is fifteen and absolutely fine, running and playing sports. Have patience, with time and good food, their immunity improves.

Anil Deshmukh Anil Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

While many children do see their symptoms fade, for some, the asthma can return in adulthood or lead to severe lung complications if left unmanaged. Please do not stop their medical treatments assuming they have outgrown it. Always get a proper lung function test and clearance from a chest specialist.

Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I actually had severe asthma when I was a little kid and spent so much time using inhalers. But by the time I entered high school, the attacks completely stopped on their own. It does happen for many kids, though it is always good to keep a doctor in the loop for regular checkups.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Yes, many children do outgrow asthma as their airways expand with age. However, the best way to support this is to keep their surroundings dust-free, encourage active outdoor play to strengthen lungs, and never stop their preventive inhalers without consulting their pediatrician first.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Absolutely, many kids outgrow it as their lungs develop fully! My cousin used to have wheezing issues all the time but now he is a complete fitness freak and has no breathing trouble at all. Just keep up with their doctor visits and stay positive!

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My 4-year-old was recently diagnosed with asthma and I am constantly worried about his future and if he will have to use pumps forever. Hearing that some kids outgrow it gives me some hope. Did anyone else's child actually get completely cured of it as they grew up?

Sunil Prasad Sunil Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

It is true that many kids get better with age, but rather than guessing, it is financially safer to plan regular checkups with a government hospital specialist. Keep their basic breathing tests updated once a year so you don't end up spending heavily on emergency treatments during sudden monsoon attacks.

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