Contemporary diagnosis and management of childhood asthma

Asthma is a chronic heterogeneous inflammatory disorder/syndrome of the airways that affects more than 300 Million people worldwide. often starts in childhood (Allergic phenotype).Co morbidities trigger asthma exacerbations. It’s difficult to diagnose young children. Objective tests lung function aid diagnosis children > six years age. has phenotypes and endotypes. Biomarkers Ex. Fractional excretion Nitric Oxide severe adults. Management Severe undergone revolution. responsible for considerable global morbidity health-care costs. Substantial progress was made against key outcomes such as hospital admissions with mortality 1990s early 2000s, but little improvement been observed past 10 years, despite escalating treatment