TYPES OF ASTHMA

MILD ASTHMA

What is mild Asthma?

So, how severe is your Asthma, you ask? This is not necessarily an easy question to answer. ²²

Asthma is a condition with many factors to consider in order to define its severity, such as how often symptoms are experienced, how often an attack is experienced, what medication is used to keep it under control, and how much of the medication is needed to control the condition. That makes it not easy to really put a clear definition to what is considered “Mild Asthma”.^21-23

Generally, you are considered to have Mild Asthma if you have symptoms very infrequently (less than twice a week), do not wake up at night and continue with daily activities as normal, have less than 1 attack per year, while being treated with the first step of the recommended treatment options.^22,23

9 out of 10 people visiting a clinic or general practitioner for Asthma have mild-to-moderate Asthma.²²

Will an Asthma attack be less severe when I have mild Asthma?

It is important to remember that mild Asthma still needs to be treated and controlled well, as severe Asthma attacks can still happen in those with mild Asthma, which can even be fatal.²

1 in 3 people who had an Asthma attack, in which some may have passed away, had very well controlled Asthma, with symptoms less than once a week or only when exercising.²¹ This is why it is important to have your doctor assess your treatment regularly based on the latest recommendations, to ensure you reduce your risk of having severe Asthma attacks.²¹

Can mild Asthma be reversed?

There is some proof that avoiding Asthma triggers has, in some cases, been successful in reversing mild Asthma. The most important trigger identified is tobacco smoking.²²Other triggers to avoid as much as possible are dust, air pollution, chemical irritants and fumes.²²

Other very important strategies in reversing mild Asthma include getting enough exercise, breathing exercises, proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight.²²

Find out more about other types of Asthma

Childhood Asthma

Children aged 1 to 4 years are more likely to have Asthma than children aged 15 to 19 years.²⁰

Severe Eosinophilic Asthma

Of all asthmatics, 1 in 3 may have Eosinophilic Asthma.²⁷