%0 Journal Article
%T An Overview of Asthma Diagnosis and Management Approach
%A Rawan F. Alsubaie
%A Amal M. Aseri
%A ‎‏Wsam A. Alsolimani
%A Amjad M. Al-Shehri
%A Roba M. Altameem
%A Reem O. Almutairi
%A Abdullah S. Alharthi
%A Alyaa N. Alotaibi
%A Samar M. Alotaibi
%A Afnan Q. Q. Alqahtani
%A Rasha Z. A. Alruwaili
%J Entomology and Applied Science Letters
%@ 2349-2864
%D 2020
%V 7
%N 3
%P 111-115
%X Background: Asthma is a condition characterized by episodic wheezes. The condition can present either acutely with an exacerbation or as a chronic condition the patient had been suffering for years from. It is one of the most common conditions worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages. While it classically causes reversible airway narrowing, permanent damage may occur in uncontrolled cases. Objectives: We aimed to review the literature reviewing Asthma, along with the pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management in both the acute setting and definitively. Methodology: PubMed database was used for article selection, and the papers were obtained and reviewed. Conclusion: Asthma diagnosis can be challenging, especially in young children. Hence, proper history, physical exams, and testing to determine the reversibility of airway narrowing are a must to reach the diagnosis. The global initiative for asthma has designed guidelines to combat this condition. Physicians should be familiar with these guidelines to manage this common condition.
%U https://easletters.com/article/an-overview-of-asthma-diagnosis-and-management-approach