d States alone. The disease is responsible for an estimated 100 million days of restricted activity each year and more than 5,000 deaths. Some 5 million children are asthmatic, making it the most common childhood disease.”
The majority of asthma cases are detected in childhood, but an individual can suddenly suffer from asthma at any age. The disease appears to have some genetic connection, since the normal incidence in the general population is 5%, but those with parents of siblings who suffer from asthma have an incidence of 25%. Asthma causes the aforementioned symptoms in the sufferer because the reaction to allergens produces inflammation of the airways. This irritation sets off mucous production as the body tries to soothe the irritation. In turn, the increased mucous production begins to fill up the bronchiole tubes causing an obstruction of airflow. Shortness of breath, chest constriction, wheezing and coughing result from the obstruction. This analysis will focus on the treatment and management of asthma.
There are various modalities of treatment for asthma. However, like many ailments early detection of
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