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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children and adults, marked by variable symptoms and airflow limitation.
  • It arises from complex gene-environment interactions, leading to diverse clinical presentations, inflammation, and airway remodeling.
  • Achieving optimal asthma control, minimizing symptoms and exacerbation risks, is the primary treatment goal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive clinical overview of asthma.
  • To discuss current and emerging therapeutic strategies, including personalized treatments for severe asthma.
  • To address controversies and uncertainties in asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on asthma epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical diagnosis.
  • Analysis of asthma phenotypes, severe asthma classification, and acute exacerbations.
  • Evaluation of stepwise pharmacological treatments and new biological therapies.

Main Results:

  • Asthma management relies on a stepwise approach using anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator medications.
  • Treatment involves regular assessment of symptom control, risk factors, and patient satisfaction.
  • Severe asthma requires high-intensity treatment, with new biological therapies and biomarkers enabling personalized interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized treatment approaches, particularly for severe asthma, are advancing through biomarker development and novel therapies.
  • Effective asthma management requires a cyclical process of assessment, re-evaluation, and shared decision-making.
  • This overview synthesizes current knowledge and highlights future directions in asthma care for adults and children over five.