Can bronchial asthma be cured?

Written by Zeng Xiang Bo

Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Updated on June 30, 2025

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Bronchial asthma is a type of chronic allergic inflammation of the airways, clinically characterized by chronic recurrent episodes of breathing difficulties accompanied by wheezing attacks. Hence, strictly speaking, bronchial asthma cannot be cured, and many advertisements claiming asthma can be cured or completely treated are not credible. However, bronchial asthma is a preventable and treatable disease. Through proper treatment and scientific management, asthma can be controlled to a good level. The vast majority of patients, over 85%, can achieve this, and after treatment, it will not affect your normal life, work, or even participating in vigorous sports.

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Written by Zeng Xiang Bo

Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

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Is bronchial asthma serious?

The symptoms of bronchial asthma vary from person to person, as does its severity. Some patients may have very mild symptoms, only showing slight chest tightness and mild coughing. Other patients may experience very severe symptoms such as respiratory failure, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest, and sudden death. The clinical presentations are completely different. Therefore, bronchial asthma can be considered a suppressive disease, meaning everyone's symptoms are different, and one cannot generalize; most patients are relatively mild.

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Written by An Yong Peng

Pulmonology

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Can people with bronchial asthma eat persimmons?

Patients with bronchial asthma can generally eat persimmons, as bronchial asthma is not a contraindication to eating persimmons. However, it should also be noted that some patients with bronchial asthma may have a highly sensitive constitution and may be allergic to various foods and fruits. For instance, in rare cases, some patients with bronchial asthma may be allergic to persimmons, and eating them can lead to rashes, itchy skin, or even worsen symptoms such as chest tightness. If a patient with bronchial asthma has a confirmed allergy to persimmons, then they should avoid eating them. Additionally, patients with bronchial asthma need to be observant of their condition when eating certain foods, including persimmons. It is important to observe whether the patient develops rashes, itchy skin, chest tightness, or other related symptoms. If such symptoms occur, it suggests an allergic reaction to persimmons, and the patient should stop eating them.

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Written by Wang Xiang Yu

Pulmonology

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Which department should I go to for bronchial asthma?

In our common areas, we would visit the Department of Respiratory Medicine for conditions such as bronchial asthma, which is a respiratory system disease. The Department of Respiratory Medicine is the most specialized department for treating bronchial asthma. However, in some areas, such as those below the county level like town health centers or community clinics, a respiratory medicine department might not be available. In such cases, we can only visit the general internal medicine department, also known as the major internal medicine department. Generally, bronchial asthma is treated in the outpatient clinics of these departments. However, if an acute attack of bronchial asthma occurs, causing breathing difficulties and a sudden exacerbation of the condition, it then becomes necessary to visit the emergency medicine department. Emergency doctors will handle the situation and then decide whether the patient should continue treatment under observation in the emergency department or need hospitalization, etc.

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Written by Yuan Qing

Pulmonology

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How to check for bronchial asthma?

Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease. Patients primarily exhibit symptoms of episodic wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which usually can be relieved with or without medication. Typically, during an attack, there is wheezing and audible stridor. A diagnosis can usually be made based on symptoms and medical history, as well as physical examination. However, for atypical patients, further tests may be necessary. Generally, the main tests for asthma patients are pulmonary function tests, which include provocation tests and relaxation tests, as well as the 24-hour peak expiratory flow variability. These tests are helpful for the definitive diagnosis of bronchial asthma.

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Written by Yuan Qing

Pulmonology

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Bronchial asthma X-ray manifestations

Bronchial asthma is primarily caused by inflammation in the airways due to various inflammatory cells, leading to the narrowing and spasm of the bronchi. This impedes the effective expulsion of gases from the lungs through the bronchi, resulting in a disease characterized by symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. In patients with bronchial asthma, because of a large amount of gas remaining in the lungs, X-ray manifestations primarily include sparse lung markings, increased translucency, as well as some signs of widened intercostal spaces and lowered diaphragm. Generally, these signs are not specific and cannot be solely relied upon to diagnose or exclude bronchial asthma. It is also necessary to consider the patient's medical history and lung function tests for a comprehensive assessment.