George Mathew, MD owns Pacific Family & Internal Medicine, a practice located in Sequim, Washington. Among the patients George Mathew, MD has seen are people with asthma, including those who have developed the condition in adulthood.

1. ASTHMA IN ADULTS
George Mathew MD

2. Introduction
 George Mathew, MD owns Pacific Family & Internal Medicine,
a practice located in Sequim, Washington. Among the
patients George Mathew, MD has seen are people with
asthma, including those who have developed the condition in
adulthood.
When many people think of asthma, they think of a condition
that starts in childhood. However, it is possible to start
showing signs of asthma later in life, a condition known as
adult onset asthma. Individuals of various ages who have
asthma show the same type of symptoms, which include a
feeling of tightness in the chest, wheezing, and trouble
breathing. However, differences exist between childhood and
adult onset asthma.
For instance, while children are more likely to have episodic
asthma attacks triggered by allergens or infections, adults
tend to show symptoms on a more constant basis.

3. Asthma in Adults
 Therefore, adults may require daily prescription
treatments to manage the condition once it develops.
The causes of adult onset asthma vary between
individuals. Thirty percent or more of cases can be
attributed to allergens in the environment, such as pet
dander or cigarette smoke. For women, hormonal
shifts may be a triggering factor, with some women
developing symptoms in association with pregnancy
or menopause. Other times, the condition arises after
a person gets a severe cold or the flu. A doctor can
provide additional information and prescribe a plan of
treatment for those who show signs of adult onset
asthma.