For a disease like asthma to be cured, doctors and scientist have to know the cause. In asthma, while we know a lot about the relationship between the immune system and asthma, for example, we do not know why this process occurs in particular individuals.
Asthma is an inflammatory process. While many of the medications used to treat asthma decrease inflammation, none actually cure the inflammation.
While there is no cure for asthma currently, asthma can be controlled with proper treatment. Medications can prevent or relieve asthma symptoms. Asthma care plans can help you learn what to do in an asthma attack, when you need to adjust your medication, and when you need to call your doctor. You can also also can learn to identify your asthma triggers and avoid them.
With education regarding triggers, medications and your specific asthma management strategy, most people can effectively control asthma and live a normal, active life.
Source:
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Consumer Information accessed April 19, 2009. Tips to Remember: Childhood asthma
