Question
A child was diagnosed with asthma two years ago. Although the symptoms have been reduced with continuous medication and attention to diet and lifestyle, parents are still concerned about whether pediatric asthma can be completely cured.
Answer
Asthma is a chronic airway inflammation involving mast cells, eosinophils, and lymphocytes, often leading to reversible airway obstruction. Typical symptoms include coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and difficulty breathing, which often recur. During severe attacks, the affected child may exhibit restlessness, excessive sweating, pallor, and lung wheezing sounds. It is recommended that during attacks, the focus of treatment should be on inflammation and symptom relief, with commonly used medications including bronchodilators and adrenal corticosteroids. Inhalation therapy is considered the first-line treatment, effectively controlling symptoms and improving quality of life.