Pathophysiology and diagnosis of asthma.
The process of asthma includes swelling, bronchoconstriction, and excess mucus production driven by the redundant nature of the inflammatory process. Untreated or undertreated, this process has the potential to cause airway remodeling and the permanent loss of pulmonary function. It is essential that all health care professionals involved in the care of patients with asthma have as their major goal the treatment and prevention of the inflammatory process.
Wagner
Christine Waldman
CW
Allergy and Asthma Associates of Houston, 650 West Bough, No. 164, Houston, TX 77024, USA. cwagner@texallergy.com
D000328:Adult; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology