Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that causes recurring episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and coughing. It affects people of all ages and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. Asthma can be diagnosed based on symptoms and medical history and confirmed through lung function tests. Effective asthma management requires a partnership between the patient and doctor to control symptoms, identify and reduce risk factors, treat exacerbations, and monitor the condition.

1. GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR ASTHMA 2006 CRISBERT I. CUALTEROS PGI- CHH

2. What is Known About Asthma? Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. The prevalence of asthma symptoms in children varies from 1 to more than 30% in different populations and is increasing in most countries among young children.

8. Classification of Asthma by level of Control One in any week One or more/year None Exacerbations <80% predicted or personal best Normal Lung function (PEF or FEV1) More than twice/week None(twice or less/week) Need for reliever/ rescue treatment Any None Nocturnal symptoms/ awakening Any None Limitations of activities Three or more features of partly controlled asthma present in any week More than twice/week None( twice or less/week) Daytime symptoms Uncontrolled Partly (any measure present in any week) Controlled(all of the following) Characteristic Levels of Asthma Control

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