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'''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com] Phone:617-632-7753; [[Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H.]] [mailto:pmarcus192@aol.com]; {{AOEIC}} {{VK}}; {{LG}} | '''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com] Phone:617-632-7753; [[Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H.]] [mailto:pmarcus192@aol.com]; {{AOEIC}} {{VK}}; {{LG}} | ||
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==[[Asthma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ==[[Asthma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ||
==Classification | ==Classification== | ||
*'''Based on Symptom-Onset:''' [[Asthma classification#Classification Based on Symptom Onset|Early-onset Asthma]] | [[Asthma classification#Classification Based on Symptom Onset|Late-onset Asthma]] | *'''Based on Symptom-Onset:''' [[Asthma classification#Classification Based on Symptom Onset|Early-onset Asthma]] | [[Asthma classification#Classification Based on Symptom Onset|Late-onset Asthma]] | ||
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==[[Asthma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ==[[Asthma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]== | ||
==[[Asthma causes|Causes]]== | |||
[[Exercise induced asthma|Exercise Induced Asthma]] | [[Occupational asthma|Occupational Asthma]] | [[Nocturnal asthma|Nocturnal Asthma]] | [[Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux|Asthma and GERD]] | [[Aspirin desensitization#Diagnosis|Aspirin Induced Asthma (Aspirin Hypersensitivity)]] | [[Asthma in pregnancy|Asthma In Pregnancy]] | |||
==[[Asthma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Asthma from other Diseases]]== | |||
==[[Asthma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ==[[Asthma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]== | ||
==[[Asthma risk factors|Risk Factors]]== | ==[[Asthma risk factors|Risk Factors]]== | ||
==[[Asthma natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural history, Complications and Prognosis]]== | |||
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
[[Asthma history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Asthma physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Asthma laboratory tests|Laboratory Test]] | [[Asthma laboratory tests#Allergy Testing|Allergic Test]] | [[Asthma pulmonary function test|Pulmonary Function Test]] | [[Asthma bronchial challenge test#Bronchoprovocation Test|Bronchoprovocation]] | [[Asthma bronchial challenge test#Methacholine Challenge Test|Methacholine Challenge Test]] | [[Asthma exhaled nitric oxide|Exhaled nitric oxide]] | [[Asthma electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Asthma chest x ray|Chest X | [[Asthma history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Asthma physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Asthma laboratory tests|Laboratory Test]] | [[Asthma laboratory tests#Allergy Testing|Allergic Test]] | [[Asthma pulmonary function test|Pulmonary Function Test]] | [[Asthma bronchial challenge test#Bronchoprovocation Test|Bronchoprovocation]] | [[Asthma bronchial challenge test#Methacholine Challenge Test|Methacholine Challenge Test]] | [[Asthma exhaled nitric oxide|Exhaled nitric oxide]] | [[Asthma electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Asthma chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] | [[Asthma CT|Chest CT]] | [[Asthma MRI and nuclear imaging|MRI]] | [[Asthma MRI and nuclear imaging|Nuclear Imaging]] | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
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*[[Hopkins syndrome]] | *[[Hopkins syndrome]] | ||
*[[Atopy]] | *[[Atopy]] | ||
*[[Immune response]] | *[[Immune response|Immune Response]] | ||
*[[Hygiene hypothesis]] | *[[Hygiene hypothesis|Hygiene Hypothesis]] | ||
*[[Melatonin]] | *[[Melatonin]] | ||
*[[Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America]] | *[[Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America]] | ||
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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Philip Marcus, M.D., M.P.H. [2]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [3]; Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [4]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
- Based on Symptom-Onset: Early-onset Asthma | Late-onset Asthma
- Based on Symptom-Severity: Mild Intermittent Asthma | Mild Persistent Asthma | Moderate Persistent Asthma | Severe Persistent Asthma | Status asthmaticus
Pathophysiology
Causes
Exercise Induced Asthma | Occupational Asthma | Nocturnal Asthma | Asthma and GERD | Aspirin Induced Asthma (Aspirin Hypersensitivity) | Asthma In Pregnancy
Differentiating Asthma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural history, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Test | Allergic Test | Pulmonary Function Test | Bronchoprovocation | Methacholine Challenge Test | Exhaled nitric oxide | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Chest CT | MRI | Nuclear Imaging
Treatment
- Medical Therapy: Overview | Short-acting β2-agonists (SABA) | Long-acting β2-agonists (LABA) | Anticholinergics | Theophylline | Cromolyn sodium