Can one be asmatic after 54 years old?

Question

I visited my doctor and complain of cough which has lasted for two weeks. After several checks he said he suspect asma

Answer 1

My Auntie Joan is 64 and has the worst asthma. She needs to use her puffer at least 3 times a day.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Although it's true that you can develop asthma at any age, more than likely you should have your doctor send you in for a respiratory test. I had the test a year ago as a prelimary test to another surgery and found out I had COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). There is no cure for that. If your insurance is good (even medicare or medicaid), that is the route I would go.

Answer 4

yes..it's called Adult Onset Asthma! I was diagnosed with it 3 years ago at age 36!

Answer 5

I don't buy it. My doctor told me the same thing and I'm 45.
Gave me all this stuff. Sprays and inhaler. I awaited awhile and now I'm fine.

Answer 6

You can develop asthma at any age, just like many other conditions

Answer 7

asthma can be triggered by allergy, or by deterioration of the lungs due to other conditions.

if you ask your doctors they will give a proper explanation

Answer 8

Yes....I'm 43 and have had it since a child...My grandfather on my moms side had until he died and he was 81.

Answer 9

yes! The doctor knows best!!!! But I am proof of it

Answer 10

yes .. when kids have it early on they tend to out grow it. when you get it as an adult it tends to be worse/and tends not to go away. if you smoke you must stop.