Can I develop asthma later in life?

Can I develop asthma later in life?

William Berger (Allergist and Immunologist) gives expert video advice on: What is "asthma"?; Can people die from asthma?; What causes asthma? and more...

Asthma can develop at any age. Certainly, we see the majority of asthma in children and young adults, but there is an adult-onset form of asthma, and very often, we see it more in women than we do in men. People who develop asthma over the age of 40 have less incidence of allergies, and unfortunately, their asthma, in many cases, is much more severe and requires much more intensive treatment. So, if you start coughing, wheezing, and getting short of breath, and you're in your 50s, it can be asthma; you need to see a doctor to get the right diagnosis.