Importance of Early Treatment for Childhood Asthma

Asthma is a complex respiratory condition that affects a significant number of children. Studies have shown that more than 5% of children suffer from asthma, but only 0.5% of adults suffer from asthma. The pathogenesis of asthma in children is not fully understood, but after treatment, most children will experience relief from asthma symptoms during puberty.

Research has also shown that after removing other factors, it can be deduced that eight or nine out of ten children with asthma can be cured clinically. However, some parents mistakenly believe that since children with asthma will be cured by puberty, it does not matter whether it is cured or not. This is a common misconception that can have serious consequences. This belief makes many children with asthma lose the favorable opportunity for treatment.

If there is no active and effective treatment, the proportion of childhood asthma developing into adult asthma is also very high. The highest can reach 60%-70%, and the lowest 5%-10% can develop into adult asthma. Therefore, it is essential to seek treatment for asthma in childhood to prevent it from becoming a chronic condition that persists into adulthood.

Unfortunately, some parents stop their children from taking their children's asthma medicine as soon as their asthma symptoms are under control. They fear side effects from taking medication for too long. However, as long as children with asthma are under the guidance of specialists, receive regular reexamination, have their medication adjusted according to their condition, and receive maintenance treatment with the smallest effective dose for 2-3 years, most children with asthma can be cured by adolescence.