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Review
. 2019 May;39(2):191-204.
doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2018.12.004.

Management/Comorbidities of School-Aged Children with Asthma

Carolyn M Kercsmar  1 , Cassie Shipp  2
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Review

Management/Comorbidities of School-Aged Children with Asthma

Carolyn M Kercsmar et al. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2019 May.

Abstract

Asthma is a complex heterogeneous disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction. After appropriate diagnosis, the management in school-aged children centers on 3 broad domains: pharmacologic treatment, treatment of underlying comorbidities, and education of the patient and caregivers. It is important to understand that the phenotypic differences that exist in the school-aged child with asthma may impact underlying comorbid conditions as well as pharmacologic treatment choices. Following initiation of therapy, asthma control must be continually evaluated in order to optimize management.

Keywords: Asthma; Comorbidities; Management; Pediatric.

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