TY  - JOUR
T1  - An Overview of Asthma Diagnosis and Management Approach
A1  - Rawan F. Alsubaie
A1  - Amal M. Aseri
A1  - ‎‏Wsam A. Alsolimani
A1  - Amjad M. Al-Shehri
A1  - Roba M. Altameem
A1  - Reem O. Almutairi
A1  - Abdullah S. Alharthi
A1  - Alyaa N. Alotaibi
A1  - Samar M. Alotaibi
A1  - Afnan Q. Q. Alqahtani
A1  - Rasha Z. A. Alruwaili
JF  - Entomology and Applied Science Letters
JO  - Entomol Appl Sci Lett
SN  - 2349-2864
Y1  - 2020
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
SP  - 111
EP  - 115
N2  - 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.
UR  - https://easletters.com/article/an-overview-of-asthma-diagnosis-and-management-approach
ER  -