Description:
Almost 14.6 million individuals are
affected by asthma, including 4.8 million children under 18 years old and
almost 800,000 children under 5. This article discusses the definition and
classifications of asthma, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention techniques for
asthma.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the different types of asthma
- Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma
- Describe the treatment and prevention methods for asthma
Author(s):
Joseph H. Balatbat, MD
Launched: 2002