title: Asthma in childhood.
abstract: For the majority of children with asthma treatment is simple and effective and they can lead normal active lives. Unfortunately, many cases of asthma go unrecognized or undertreated, leading to much chronic ill health and missed schooling. The mechanisms underlying asthma and some basic approaches to diagnosis and management are outlined in this article.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Reiser
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000403:Airway Resistance; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001980:Bronchi / Q000503:physiopathology; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents; D007073:Immunoglobulin E