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[Acute asthma attack in children]

R Kraemer1

  • 1Medizinische Universitäts-Kinderklinik, Inselspital Bern.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Asthma is a common chronic childhood disease affecting 10-15% of the population, leading to school absence and significant morbidity. Effective diagnosis and long-term management are crucial for symptom-free lives and optimal lung function in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric respiratory medicine
  • Allergy and immunology

Context:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic condition in children, representing the most common pediatric chronic disease.
  • It significantly impacts quality of life, causing school absenteeism and exercise intolerance.
  • Emergency departments frequently manage asthma exacerbations.

Purpose:

  • To review the etiopathogenetic factors and mechanisms of asthma in infants and children.
  • To provide a rationale for the treatment and prevention of asthmatic attacks.
  • To emphasize the importance of ongoing diagnosis and treatment evaluation.

Summary:

  • The article differentiates between bronchiolitis, wheezy bronchitis, and bronchial asthma.
  • It explores underlying causes and mechanisms of pediatric asthma.

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  • Focuses on strategies for treating and preventing asthma attacks in young patients.

    • Impact:

    • Optimizing long-term asthma management in children is essential for achieving symptom freedom and maximizing lung function.
    • Effective management can prevent severe exacerbations and mitigate the progression of airway inflammation.
    • Aims to reduce the overall burden of asthma on affected children and their families.