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Yes Asthma is much more common in childhood with up to 60% of children growing out of it. After late childhood (teens) it is uncommon to develop asthma except that related to occupation. This can be due to allergens such as pet fur or irritants such as chemicals. Adult onset asthma could also be brought on by pets at home or cockroaches. If you are a smoker it is more likely to be COPD.
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What is the age of onset for developing preeclampsia?
The disease is most common in mothers under the age of 20, or over the age of 35.
What is pediatric asthma?
It is the asthma found in kids 5 years of age and younger.
What is the most common common age?
50
In what age group is cervical cancer most common?
Women are at greatest risk of developing cervical cancer between the ages of 30 and 40 and between the ages of 50 and 60.
Can you be a fighter pilot if you have asthma?
You cannot be a fighter pilot if you have a history of asthma past the age of 13.
Can asthma make you short?
No. I know someone who has had asthma since he was 2 and he is very tall for his age.
Which disease usually first appears in childhood?
Many diseases can first appear in childhood, but one of the most common is asthma. Asthma typically manifests during early childhood, often before the age of five, and is characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Other childhood diseases include type 1 diabetes and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but asthma remains particularly prevalent in this age group. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for controlling symptoms and improving quality of life.
When can you drink alcohol?
The age at which one can legally drink alcohol varies by country. In most countries the minimum age is 18. The next most common age is zero. That is, there is no minimum legal drinking age. The third most common age is 16. The most common age around the world for the first drink is 12. Save
Can 13 year olds die from asthma?
Yes 13 year olds can die from Asthma. There is a risk of anyone who has asthma dying at any age. All it takes is a serious asthma attack.
How young can you be to have asthma treatment?
Since asthma symptoms can appear as early as age five, treatments can begin at that age as well. The tricky part is training a child to do what is needed.
Name the most common chronic disease in children?
* Asthma is a common chronic disease among children in the United States.* In 2006, 9.9 million children under 18 years of age were reported to have ever been diagnosed with asthma; 6.8 million children had an asthmatic episode in the last 12 months. * The hospitalization rate for asthma remained at 27 per 10,000 children from 2002-2004. * Asthma is the third ranking cause of non-injury related hospitalization among children less than 15 years of age.* Although asthma deaths among children are rare, 195 children under 18 years of age died from asthma in 2003.Disparities of Asthma * Asthma disproportionately affects children from lower-income families and children from various racial and ethnic groups.* African-American children have a 500% higher mortality rate from asthma as compared with Caucasian children.* In 2005, 13% of African-American children were reported to have asthma as compared with 9% of Hispanic children and 8% of non-Hispanic white children.
Can a 1 yr old child die from a asthma attack?
Yes a person of any age can die of an asthma attack.
