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Review
. 2024 May 24;11(6):632.
doi: 10.3390/children11060632.

Current Challenges in Pediatric Asthma

Andrija Miculinić  1 , Iva Mrkić Kobal  2   3 , Tin Kušan  1 , Mirjana Turkalj  1   3   4 , Davor Plavec  3   5
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Review

Current Challenges in Pediatric Asthma

Andrija Miculinić et al. Children (Basel). .

Abstract

Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by reversible bronchoconstriction and inflammation of the bronchi. Its increasing prevalence in childhood as well as different triggers make asthma a challenging disease in several ways: defining its phenotype/endotype, the diagnostic approach (especially in younger children), therapeutic options, and systematic follow-up. Considering these problems, this review approaches the current status and limitations of guidelines used for asthma management in children. It also emphasizes the key points which could lead to a better understanding and the direction to take in future studies.

Keywords: asthma; children; diagnosis; follow-up; phenotypes; therapy.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Differences in spirometry values in children of different ages.
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