Asthma is a common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. source
Asthma is a common long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs.
Asthma is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. source
Asthma is characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm.
Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. source
Asthma is thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Asthma is classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate. source
Asthma is classified according to the frequency of symptoms, forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate.
Asthma may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic where atopy refers to a predisposition toward developing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction. source
Asthma may also be classified as atopic or non-atopic where atopy refers to a predisposition toward developing a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction.
There is no cure for asthma. source
There is no cure for asthma.
Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids. source
Symptoms can be prevented by avoiding triggers, such as allergens and irritants, and by the use of inhaled corticosteroids.
Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled. source
Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled.
In 2015, 358 million people globally had asthma up from 183 million in 1990. source
In 2015, 358 million people globally had asthma up from 183 million in 1990.
The rates of asthma have increased significantly since the 1960s. source
The rates of asthma have increased significantly since the 1960s.
Asthma was recognized as early as Ancient Egypt. source
Asthma was recognized as early as Ancient Egypt.
The word asthma is from the Greek ἅσθμα, ásthma which means "panting". source
The word asthma is from the Greek ἅσθμα, ásthma which means "panting".
Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. source
Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
Some people with asthma rarely experience symptoms, usually in response to triggers, whereas others may have marked and persistent symptoms. source
Some people with asthma rarely experience symptoms, usually in response to triggers, whereas others may have marked and persistent symptoms.
Asthma is caused by a combination of complex and incompletely understood environmental and genetic interactions. source
Asthma is caused by a combination of complex and incompletely understood environmental and genetic interactions.
Asthma is associated with exposure to indoor allergens. source
Asthma is associated with exposure to indoor allergens.