Dr Phil Kieran: Will my three-year-old grow out of his asthma?

About 75% of kids with asthma will grow out of it between six and puberty

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in childhood

My three-year-old son was recently diagnosed with asthma. He’s on inhalers, which have helped to ease the wheezing, and he now sleeps through most nights. What are the chances he will grow out of it? I’m concerned about him being on long-term medication.

Asthma is the most common chronic condition in childhood, affecting 21% of Irish children. Symptoms include a persistent cough and wheeze or recurrent chest infections.