Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Asked 8 months ago

Can kids outgrow asthma?

My son was diagnosed with asthma when he was little, and we've been managing it since. Some people say children can outgrow asthma as they get older. Is this really true, or will he have it for life?

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Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! Lots of kids actually outgrow asthma as their lungs develop and get stronger. Just keep their triggers in check for now and keep in touch with your pediatrician.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan bilkul, mere bade bhai ko bachpan mein bohot severe asthma tha par teenage tak aate-aate wo bilkul theek ho gaya na. Bas bachpan mein thoda inhaler ka dhyan rakhna padta hai.

Vikram Joshi Vikram Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I had wheezing issues all through my childhood, but as I grew older, the symptoms drastically reduced. Regular breathing exercises and proper doctor-guided treatment in my early years really helped my lungs recover fully.

Manju Devi Manju Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan beta, bache jaise-jaise bade hote hain, unki chaati mazboot ho jaati hai aur asthma theek ho jata hai. Aap bas unhe dhoodh-mitti se thoda bacha kar rakhein aur doctor ki salah lete rahein.

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Consult a pulmonologist

Sneha Deshmukh Sneha Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, my cousin had really bad asthma, but now he is totally fine and even runs marathons. It's quite common for kids to outgrow it once their immune system matures, so just hang in there.

Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Honestly bro, I had crazy asthma attacks till I was 10, but then it just vanished as I got into sports. The doctor said my airways expanded as I grew. So yeah, there's a really good chance they will outgrow it.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Just like managing my thyroid, keeping a regular check on lung function tests is very important for kids with asthma. Many do outgrow it, but you should continue regular follow-ups with their doctor to monitor their progress safely.

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