This document discusses facts and myths about asthma. It begins by stating that asthma is not "all in the mind" but emotional triggers can cause flare-ups. It also notes that while asthma symptoms may become inactive in teenage years for some children, it cannot be outgrown. The document emphasizes that asthma cannot be cured but can be controlled with medical treatment and underscores the seriousness of the condition. It confirms several triggers of asthma attacks and notes that medications used to treat asthma are not habit-forming or addictive. Overall, the document provides information to distinguish true and false statements about the nature, causes, and treatment of asthma.