India, May 4 -- Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that leads to wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Caused by inflammation and constriction of the airways, asthma can fluctuate, leading many to believe if it can disappear and recur.

In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Prashant Saxena, senior director and HOD, pulmonology, critical care and sleep medicine, Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj said, "Many children diagnosed with asthma often experience significant relief from symptoms as they transition into their teenage years or early adulthood, causing families to hope the child has outgrown the condition." Also read | Allergic vs non-allergic asthma types: Comparing triggers and symptoms for better management

The doctor expl...