2007-01-02 06:46:05 · 6 answers · asked by Thato Moses M 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
the same as everyone else!!
asthmatics have to be slightly more careful about certain things in life but the death rate is soo low its really nothing to worry about. As long as you take you medicine when you need it then you can live the same about of time as everyone else lol.
2007-01-02 07:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by star_janyie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The prognosis for asthmatics is good, especially for children with mild disease. For asthmatics diagnosed during childhood, 54% will no longer carry the diagnosis after a decade. The extent of permanent lung damage in asthmatics is unclear. Airway remodelling is observed, but it is unknown whether these represent harmful or beneficial changes. Although conclusions from studies are mixed, most studies show that early treatment with glucocorticoids prevents or ameliorates decline in lung function as measured by several parameters. For those who continue to suffer from mild symptoms, corticosteroids can help most to live their lives with few disabilities. The mortality rate for asthma is low, with around 6000 deaths per year in a population of some 10 million patients in the United States. Better control of the condition may help prevent some of these deaths.
2007-01-02 06:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by blapath 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on their lifestyle. If you smoke 4 packs a day then your going to die quicker.
If you exercise and watch what you eat, and take your asthma medication that reduce your asthma attacks then your going to live longer.
2007-01-02 06:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by gopher977 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how severe asthmatic you are. Asthmatics can live a long life as any healthy person...provided they take care of themselves and follow their doctor's advice. If you don't take care of yourself...such as if you smoke....then you are shortening your life. Just take care of yourself and take whatever meds you need to help yourself when you are in distress. You should live a long life.
2007-01-04 13:56:19 · answer #4 · answered by roxc54 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few hours a week of exercise and taking the right meds can extend your life
2007-01-02 09:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? It's not fatal, it's very treatable. Come on now. As long as you take your medication and don't do the things that bring on attacks, you can live as long as anyone else.
2007-01-02 06:50:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋