ASTHMA

Course overview

ASTHMA IS A CHRONIC DISEASE OF THE AIR PASSAGES CHARACTERIZED BY INFLAMMATION AND NARROWING OF THE AIRWAYS. SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA INCLUDE SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COUGH, AND WHEEZING. IT COMMONLY PRESENTS IN CHILDHOOD AND IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH CONDITIONS SUCH AS ECZEMA AND HAY FEVER. THIS ACTIVITY OUTLINES THE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF ASTHMA AND EXPLAINS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.