Asthma often develops in childhood but it’s not uncommon for people to develop the condition later in life. In fact, asthma can sometimes start in a person’s 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. This is worrying because adults experience more severe symptoms than younger people do. They also have a higher rate of asthma related hospitalisations and deaths, with even mild episodes of asthma can lead to serious respiratory distress and failure. They’re also less likely to go into remission and will continue to suffer from the symptoms of asthma for the rest of their lives.

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