Asthma is a chronic airway disease that affects millions of children worldwide.
Asthma is characterised by recurrent symptoms. These arise as a result of inflammation and airway resistance.
Wheezing. Coughing. Chest tightness. Shortness of breath.
Asthma is associated with significant childhood morbidity causing fatigue, reduced activity levels, impaired development, and poor social interaction.
The following is a two-part module on Childhood Asthma.
The first module (this module) discusses the burden of asthma in children.
It goes on to provide an overview of the guidelines for diagnosis and challenges associated with accurate diagnosis in children.
A brief overview of the physiology of the lung, airflow limitation, and lung function testing is also provided.
The second module of the series will focus on the management of asthma in children.
This includes identifying and managing episode triggers, pharmacological treatment options, and asthma action plans.
At the end of this module participants will be able to:
