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Asthma

Respiratory Disease

Overview

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways causing episodic breathing difficulty.

Symptoms

  • Wheezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest tightness
  • Nocturnal cough

Diagnosis

  • Spirometry (reversible obstruction)
  • Peak flow
  • FeNO
  • Methacholine challenge

Treatments

  • ICS
  • LABA
  • LTRA
  • Biologics (omalizumab)

Risk Factors

⚠️Atopy
⚠️Family history
⚠️Obesity
⚠️Smoking

Key Facts

  • ℹ️Affects 300 million worldwide
  • ℹ️GINA guidelines

ICD-10: J45 | Prevalence: çok yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025