PENDIDIKAN PESAKIT Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Asthma is a common condition caused by narrowing of the small air passages (breathing tubes/bronchi) in the lungs. The narrowing happens because the air passages become swollen and inflamed. This makes it harder for air to get through, and causes wheezing, coughing and problems with breathing. Common asthma signs The clinical picture ...
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To diagnose asthma and distinguish it from other lung disorders, doctors rely on a combination of medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, which may include: Spirometry A spirometer is a device used by your child's physician that assesses lung function when the child come for asthma review in the ...
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Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood and the leading cause of childhood morbidity from chronic disease as measured by school absences, emergency department visits, and hospitalization. Recognizing asthma symptoms Asthma is characterized by inflammation of the bronchial tubes with increased production of sticky secretions inside the tubes ...
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