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  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Respiratory Health

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  • Adolescents with asthma experience unique challenges related to body image, identity, peer acceptance, and risk-taking.
  • Accurate asthma diagnosis is complex due to heterogeneous presentation and potential misdiagnosis of asthma-like symptoms.
  • Under-recognition and denial of asthma severity are significant issues in adolescent populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the specific challenges and management strategies for adolescents with asthma.
  • To highlight the importance of a developmentally staged approach to asthma care in adolescents.
  • To emphasize the role of biological, psychological, and social factors in managing difficult-to-treat and severe asthma in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines for adolescent asthma management.
  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges, including symptom presentation and treatment response.
  • Examination of treatment strategies, including inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting beta-agonists (LABA).

Main Results:

  • Over-reliance on short-acting beta-agonists without anti-inflammatory therapy is unsafe.
  • Symptom-driven treatment with ICS/LABA is beneficial for mild asthma; maintenance and reliever therapy simplifies management for moderate-to-persistent asthma.
  • A staged, developmental approach and consideration of biological, psychological, and social factors improve care for difficult-to-treat and severe asthma.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma management in adolescents requires a personalized, developmentally appropriate strategy.
  • Addressing smoking, vaping, and facilitating transition to adult care are crucial for long-term outcomes.
  • Collaborative efforts between healthcare providers, schools, and communities can optimize care and support for adolescents with asthma.