Myth 1: Occasional cough and shortness of breath in asthma is not considered serious Mild symptoms of asthma also suggest uncontrolled inflammation of the airways. If left untreated, this chronic inflammation can lead to play structural damage and cause permanent lung function impairment. Uncontrolled asthma has the same proportion of patients who die due to an acute asthma attack whether the usual symptoms are mild or severe; therefore, occasional asthma symptoms should be taken seriously. The right approach Patients with asthma need long-term continuous treatment with controlled medication regardless of symptoms. Myth 2: Asthma cannot be controlled and must be committed frequently There is no treatment or medication that can achieve a cure for asthma, however, bronchial asthma is not hopeless. The Global Asthma Prevention and Control Initiative guidelines point out that most asthma patients can control their asthma as long as they actively cooperate with their doctor’s treatment and adhere to the use of controlling medications for a long time. The right way Patients cooperate with their doctors by adhering to medication, peak flow rate and lung function monitoring, and regular follow-up.