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Update in Pediatric Asthma: Selected Issues
Roua Azmeh1, Donald E Greydanus1, Marisha G Agana1
1Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
Disease-A-Month : DM
|October 2, 2019
Summary
Pediatric asthma management integrates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, addressing socioeconomic factors and comorbidities. This review covers allergic, immunologic, and environmental aspects, alongside treatment strategies for children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma affects 14% of children globally, necessitating comprehensive management strategies.
- Socioeconomic status significantly influences asthma prevalence and outcomes in pediatric populations.
- Asthma is linked to various comorbidities, including mental health disorders and sleep disturbances.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical overview of asthma research.
- To review allergic, immunologic, and socioeconomic aspects of pediatric asthma.
- To discuss current and emerging management strategies for childhood asthma.
Main Methods:
- Literature review encompassing historical, allergic, immunologic, socioeconomic, and environmental factors.
- Analysis of asthma comorbidities and disparities.
- Examination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
Main Results:
- Asthma management requires a multifaceted approach considering biological, environmental, and socioeconomic determinants.
- Immunotherapy and immunomodulators show potential in managing pediatric asthma.
- Addressing health disparities is crucial for effective asthma control in children.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive pediatric asthma management integrates pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Socioeconomic factors and comorbidities significantly impact asthma care.
- Further research into immunotherapy and immunomodulators may offer novel treatment avenues.
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