There is no clear time limit for how old a patient with congenital asthma can live. It is mainly determined by the severity of the patient’s condition, the timeliness of the treatment, and whether it is combined with other underlying diseases, which can be effectively controlled through standardized treatment, and can reach the natural life expectancy. However, some patients without timely and effective treatment, or when combined with other underlying diseases may greatly shorten life expectancy.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath, with or without chest tightness or coughing, mostly associated with exposure to allergens, cold air, physical and chemical stimuli.
The treatment goal of asthma is to control the progression of the disease, reduce and mitigate acute attacks. Long-term standardized treatment is the first principle of asthma control. The principle of treatment during acute attacks is to remove the triggers and do the appropriate treatment according to the severity.
It is recommended to pay attention to prevention, avoid all kinds of triggering factors, appropriate physical exercise, enhance physical fitness. Pay attention to the influence of the climate, do a good job of preventing cold and keeping warm, and go out in winter should wear a mask. Prevent excessive activity and emotional excitement to avoid triggering asthma. Generally through standardized treatment can be effectively controlled, can reach the natural life expectancy.
However, some patients without timely and effective treatment, or when combined with other underlying diseases may greatly shorten life expectancy. Especially in the acute asthma attack, if not made timely and effective treatment may be life-threatening at any time.
Asthma patients are advised to consult a doctor in a timely manner and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician.