The incidence of childhood asthma was twice as high as that of adults (10% vs. 4.3%). Asthma is related to genetics. A parent with asthma has a 25% chance of their child having asthma
An allergen is an otherwise harmless substance that causes an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is an allergic response to specific allergens. Common symptoms are runny nose, sneezing, and itchy eyes
Not all cases of prolonged cough are asthma. Being vigilant in diagnosing asthma is very good, but it should be noted that a diagnosis of asthma is a diagnosis of exclusion.
Personalized treatment is tailoring treatment to the pathological characteristics of each individual patient. Such individualization is called phenotypic asthma treatment
Pregnancy can cause controlled asthma to become uncontrolled and it could lead to an exacerbation. In some cases, controlled asthma from childhood may reappear.
Peak flow monitoring and Eosinophil count are two tests of high applicability in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with persistent cough and asthma.
Treatment Adherence is considered as the key to optimal asthma control. Treatment adherence is based on the good commitment and coopeation between doctor and patient
Asthma exacerbation is sudden appearnce of asthma symptoms such as cough, wheezing, chest pain, short of breath. Even though these symptoms do not appear through asthma treatment period
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