Asthma
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which the airways occasionally constrict, become inflamed, and are lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers.
Editor's Choice
There are many highly efficacious medications and a range of delivery devices available today for the control and treatment of asthma. However, despite this range of options, management of asthma is...
It is clear that assessing asthma on the basis of history, physical examination and physiological testing – as recommended by most current national and international guidelines – is no...
Medical Guidelines
To provide physicians and other health professionals with a practical guide for attaining optimal asthma control
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