PMID: 16623056Apr 21, 2006Paper

Investigation and treatment of asthma

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
Hiroshi Chantaphakul

Abstract

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases presenting with a variety of symptoms from cough, chest tightness, wheeze, difficulty breathing and in many cases persistent dyspnea. The individual has been effected usually spends a significant amount of time and financial resources in order to control the symptoms. Even though asthma has been known for more than several decades, the medications for the condition are relatively limited. This article has reviewed currently available guidelines, classifications, investigations for the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of asthma for both the general practitioners and the specialists who mainly taking care of patients with this chronic airway condition.

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