Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Asthma-I: Introduction

Asthma-I: Introduction

Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...

Asthma I: Introduction

Asthma I: Introduction

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by variable airflow obstruction and heightened bronchial responsiveness to a wide range of triggers. The underlying inflammation leads to airway swelling, mucus hypersecretion, and smooth muscle constriction, all of which narrow the airway lumen and impede airflow. Clinically, asthma presents with recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, symptoms that typically vary in intensity and...

Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma presents with a characteristic pattern of episodic respiratory symptoms that reflect underlying airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus hypersecretion. Although severity varies among individuals, certain clinical manifestations are considered hallmarks of the disorder and often guide diagnosis and assessment.Respiratory SymptomsA persistent cough is one of the most common early features of asthma. It is frequently dry and tends to worsen at night or in the early morning,...

Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification

Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification

Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition marked by inflammation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Its pathophysiology involves complex interactions among inflammatory pathways, immune responses, and neural mechanisms.
Additionally, environmental and genetic factors play crucial roles in determining an individual's susceptibility to asthma and the severity of their condition.
Critical processes in asthma pathophysiology include:

Asthma: Pathogenesis and Management

Asthma: Pathogenesis and Management

Asthma is a chronic pulmonary condition involving inflammation of the airways, hyper-reactivity, and reversible obstruction of the airways. This condition can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making breathing difficult and leading to distressing symptoms.
Asthma is classified as allergic and non-allergic. Allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander trigger allergic asthma, while factors like cold air, intense emotions, or exercise can induce non-allergic asthma.

Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications

Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications

Asthma, a common chronic respiratory condition, is classified considering the frequency and severity of symptoms alongside lung function impairment. Understanding this classification is essential for appropriate treatment and management. Here's a detailed look at the classification of asthma and its clinical features and complications:
Classification of Asthma

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

[Assessment of noise damage-part 1 : Occupational fundamentals of causal attribution].

HNO·2026

Same author

Development of a questionnaire to screen for chronic obstructive respiratory diseases in low- and middle-income countries.

The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2025

Same author

Validation of a questionnaire to screen chronic obstructive respiratory diseases.

The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2025

Same author

Laryngo- rhino- otologie·2024

Same author

[The WHO grades of hearing loss : A consensus on the German version].

HNO·2024

Same author

Phenotyping chronic respiratory diseases with airways obstruction.

The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease·2024

Same journal

[Breast cancer screening : a tool for informed decision making].

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

Same journal

[Breast cancer screening : present situation and prospects].

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

Same journal

[Guidelines in medical imaging : objectives, limits and radiation protection].

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

Same journal

[How to avoid overmedicalization of the elderly patient ?]

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

Same journal

[Ethical, pedagogical, socio-political and anthropological implications of quaternary prevention].

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

Same journal

[New strategies in specific care for benign prostatic hypertrophy in older men].

Revue medicale de Bruxelles·2018

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Published on: May 14, 2012

[Exercise-induced asthma].

¹Clinique d'Immunoallergologie, C.H.U. Brugmann, Bruxelles. omichel@ulb.ac.be

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles

|November 25, 2010

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Exercise-induced asthma involves airway resistance and symptoms post-exercise. Management includes warming, masks, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory drugs, with further testing if symptoms persist.

More Related Videos

Assessment of Pulmonary Capillary Blood Volume, Membrane Diffusing Capacity, and Intrapulmonary Arteriovenous Anastomoses During Exercise

Assessment of Pulmonary Capillary Blood Volume, Membrane Diffusing Capacity, and Intrapulmonary Arteriovenous Anastomoses During Exercise

Published on: February 20, 2017

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Murine Model of Allergen Induced Asthma

Published on: May 14, 2012

Assessment of Pulmonary Capillary Blood Volume, Membrane Diffusing Capacity, and Intrapulmonary Arteriovenous Anastomoses During Exercise

Assessment of Pulmonary Capillary Blood Volume, Membrane Diffusing Capacity, and Intrapulmonary Arteriovenous Anastomoses During Exercise

Published on: February 20, 2017

Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Sports Medicine
Allergy and Immunology

Context:

Exercise-induced asthma (EIA) presents as airway hyperresponsiveness following physical exertion.
Symptoms typically manifest 5-10 minutes post-exercise, impacting athletic performance and quality of life.

Purpose:

To outline the diagnostic criteria and current management strategies for exercise-induced asthma.
To emphasize the importance of pulmonary function evaluation and differential diagnosis in refractory cases.

Summary:

EIA is defined by transient airway resistance increases and asthmatic symptoms post-exercise.
Treatment involves pre-exercise warming, respiratory protection in cold weather, beta-mimetic bronchodilators, and chronic anti-inflammatory medication.
Persistent symptoms necessitate lung function tests, including postbronchodilator assessment or exercise challenge tests.

Impact:

Provides a concise overview for clinicians managing EIA.
Highlights diagnostic pathways for uncontrolled asthma cases.
Underscores the need to exclude alternative diagnoses like vocal cord dysfunction or heart failure.