Author/Authors :
KILICARSLAN, Alpaslan Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pediatric Hematology, Acta Medica, Turkey , AKDUMAN, Seha Hacettepe University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Medical Biochemistry, Acta Medica, Turkey , ROACH, Emir Charles Cleveland Clinic - Department of Chest Diseases
Abstract :
Asthma is an airway obstruction characterized by restriction in airflow accompanied by wheezing and coughing and attacks of difficulty in breathing. The most significant pathological finding is chronic inflammation, and many inflammatory cells and mediators play a role in this process. Although it is known that there are genetic and environmental factors that play role in asthma, the exact etiopathogenesis has not been established. It is known that asthma effects 300 million people world wide, and is the cause of 250.000 deaths annually. This entity is an important school and work force loss. The main purpose of asthma treatment is to clinically control disease and its progression.
Keywords :
Asthma , risk factors , pathogenesis , treatment
