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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...
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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.
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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.
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Rodolfo M Pascual1, Stephen P Peters

  • 1Section on Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Immunologic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine Research, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. rpascual@wakehealth.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent condition in internal medicine.
  • While often manageable, severe asthma necessitates specialized medical attention.
  • Early-life cellular responses to pathogens and allergens may initiate and sustain chronic asthma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic criteria for adult asthma.
  • To detail current management strategies for adult asthma.
  • To address the complexities of severe asthma cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on asthma diagnosis and management.
  • Analysis of clinical guidelines for adult asthma care.
  • Case study examples illustrating diagnostic and management challenges.

Main Results:

  • Standard diagnostic approaches are effective for most asthma cases.
  • Severe asthma management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Understanding the natural history of asthma is crucial for effective long-term care.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis is key to effective asthma management in adults.
  • Subspecialty consultation is vital for patients with severe or refractory asthma.
  • Further research into asthma's natural history is needed to improve patient outcomes.