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Asthma: diagnosis and management

M F Shuttari1

  • 1University of Missouri School of Medicine-Columbia, USA.

American Family Physician
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Asthma, a chronic airway inflammatory disease affecting millions, is increasingly prevalent. Effective management involves anti-inflammatory drugs, patient education for self-monitoring with peak flow meters, and environmental interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Asthma prevalence is rising in the US, impacting 9-12 million individuals.
  • Asthma is characterized as a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways.
  • Current pharmacologic treatment primarily relies on anti-inflammatory medications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize current understanding and management strategies for asthma.
  • To highlight the importance of patient education and environmental control.
  • To mention emerging therapeutic targets in asthma research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current asthma management principles.
  • Emphasis on patient education and self-monitoring tools like peak flow meters.
  • Discussion of environmental interventions and their impact.

Main Results:

  • Anti-inflammatory drugs are central to asthma pharmacotherapy.
  • Patient education and self-monitoring can significantly improve asthma control.
  • Environmental interventions are crucial and can reduce symptoms and medication needs.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive asthma management requires a multi-faceted approach.
  • Future research focuses on novel "antimediator" agents based on improved pathophysiology understanding.
  • Integrated strategies including medication, education, and environmental control are key for managing increasing asthma rates.

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