Apr 17, 2024 · The exact causes for developing asthma are unknown and may be different from person to person. However, asthma can also occur when the body’s natural defenses against germs and sickness react strongly to a new substance in the lungs.

Apr 17, 2024 · Asthma is a chronic condition that makes it harder to breathe. Learn how asthma affects the lungs and about common symptoms with this animated video.

Apr 17, 2024 · Asthma is a chronic condition that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Learn about asthma symptoms, attacks, causes, triggers, and treatments.

Apr 17, 2024 · Asthma attacks or flare-ups, in which symptoms get much worse than usual, can be life-threatening. Learn the signs of an asthma attack and when to get medical care.

KEY POINTS • For individuals with mild to moderate persistent asthma who are taking daily ICS treatment (likely adherent with prescribed

Apr 17, 2024 · Lung function tests and challenge tests can help confirm an asthma diagnosis. Learn more about asthma diagnostic tests.

INITIAL VISIT: CLASSIFYING ASTHMA SEVERITY AND INITIATING THERAPY (in patients who are not currently taking long-term control medications) Level of severity (Columns 2–5) is determined by events listed in Column 1 for both impairment (frequency and intensity of symptoms and functional limitations) and risk (of exacerbations).

Title: Asthma Management Guidelines and Your Care Author: NHLBI, National Institutes of Health Subject: Asthma guidelines are designed by medical experts to improve the care of people living with asthma and also help health care providers make custom treatment plans.

Dec 3, 2020 · The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: A Report from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee Expert Panel Working Group provides new guidance in six topic areas …

Title: Asthma Action Plan Author: NHLBI, National Institutes of Health Subject: Asthma care involves long-term, regular monitoring and a custom action plan.