Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that can be managed with treatment. While treatment has evolved and improved over recent years, there are still some misconceptions about treatments for asthma.
The following statements discussing treatments for asthma are commonly seen, but not all of them are true.
- Asthma is untreatable.
- Asthma can be cured with medication.
- Asthma only requires long-term medication.
- Asthma can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.
The statement “Asthma is untreatable” is not true. According to the American Lung Association's article "Uncontrolled Asthma Vs. Severe Asthma: How to Get the Right Treatment", many times, regular flare-ups of asthma can be successfully treated with a combination of quick-relief and controller medications.
The statement “Asthma can be cured with medication” is also not true. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's article "Asthma Treatment", while we cannot cure asthma, we can control it with medication and lifestyle changes.
The statement “Asthma only requires long-term medication” is also not true. According to the article "Half Of 'Untreatable' Asthma Cases May Be Treatable" from Reuters Health, many cases of treatment-resistant asthma may actually be treatable with lifestyle changes and short-term medications.
The statement “Asthma can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication” is true. According to the American Lung Association's article "Uncontrolled Asthma Vs. Severe Asthma: How to Get the Right Treatment", asthma can be managed with lifestyle changes such as avoiding triggers, as well as medications.
In conclusion, the statement “Asthma is untreatable” is not true. However, “Asthma can be cured with medication” and “Asthma only requires long-term medication” are also not true. The only true statement of the four is “Asthma can be managed with lifestyle changes and medication.” Everyone’s asthma is different, so it is important to work with your doctor to create an effective treatment plan for your specific condition.