title: [Diagnosis and management of asthma].
abstract: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways with many inflammatory cells such as eosinophils, mast cells, T lymphocytes and basophils. This inflammation causes airflow limitation, airway hyperresponsiveness, respiratory symptoms and disease chronicity. Long-term-control medication are needed to prevent and control asthma symptoms.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Koshino
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity; D006801:Humans; D013256:Steroids; D013806:Theophylline / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids; D013806:Theophylline