title: Understanding childhood asthma and the development of the respiratory tract.
abstract: Asthma is a chronic and acute condition that causes inflammation of the airways in response to allergens such as viral infections and pollen. This article reviews the developmental anatomy and physiology of the respiratory tract, and considers asthma diagnosis, treatment and management. This article is intended for the student or the junior registered nurse, however the experienced mentor may find it useful as a framework to help them support the learning needs of mentees.
authors: De Montfort University, Leicester.
authors: Doreen
authors: D
authors: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development*
chemical_list: D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents