2. WHAT IS ASTHMA?
Asthma is a chronic lung-disease
that inflames and narrows the airways
(tubes that bring air into and out of an
individual’s lungs).
Asthma is the most common
chronic disease among children.

4. EARLY AND LATE PHASES OF RESPONSES OF
ASTHMA

5. TRIGGERS OF ASTHMA
A variety of things can cause asthma
symptoms to appear:
Allergens
Irritants
Food and drinks
Medicines
Physical activity
Upper respiratory infections (viral)

6. SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA
Common symptoms of asthma include
Coughing
Wheezing
Tightness in the chest
Shortness of breath

7. CAUSES OF ASTHMA
Parents with asthma
Atopy
Childhood respiratory
infections
Exposure to allergens or
infections while the immune
system is developing

8. FACTORS CAUSING AIRWAY
OBSTRUCTION IN ASTHMA

9. DIAGNOSIS
Detailed history and physical exam
Pulmonary function tests
Peak flow monitoring
Chest x-ray
ABGs

10. TREATMENT
Medication
Long term
•Inhaled corticosteroid
•Leukotriene modifiers
•Long-acting beta agonists
•Combination inhalers