http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Allergy/asthma.asp Allergy is a condition that arises when the body's immunity starts reacting to common substances such as food, drugs and even dust, pollen, animal dander leading to reactions in the body. These substances are known as allergens and may be inhaled, swallowed or can come in body contact through skin. en-us 2012-02-18T10:57:11.0000000+05:30 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_ASTHMA_IN_CHILDREN_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/ Asthma is predisposition to chronic inflammation of lungs in which airways/bronchi are reversibly narrowed. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Anaphylaxis is a life threatening immediate hypersensitivity reaction. It is an acute multisystem allergicreaction that follows an exposure to a foreign substance. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/anaphylaxis.asp 2006-07-01T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Asthma is the most common chronic condition of childhood. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/Asthma_Introduction.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Asthma is a diffuse obstructive lung disease due to inflammation of the airways, increased mucus production, contraction of the bronchial smooth muscles, with hyperactivity of the airways to a variety of stimuli. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaDefinition.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Airway inflammation is a major contributor to the pathology of asthma. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaPathophysiology.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Classical presentation of recurrent prolonged cough, often with breathlessness or wheeze, suggests asthma. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaClinicalFeatures.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Asthma diagnosis confirm by spirometry and response to bronchodilator drugs. If response is good, asthma is most probable and assess severity and give appropriate medications. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/PointerstoAsthmaDiagnosis.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Alternative or additional diagnosis should be considered when the history is atypical or the response to proper medical treatment is poor. It is important to realize that asthma may often coexist with other conditions. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaDiffrentialDiagnosis.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Asthma Investigation through Peak expiratory flow rate and Spirometry. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaInvestigations.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Classification of Asthma Severity and Asthma Medications. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/Asthma_ClassificationandMedications.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Various expert committees and global expert panels have reviewed scientific literature over the past many years and have recommended the stepwise management of asthma according to asthma severity. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaManagementGuidelines.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Stepwise Asthma Therapy Summary. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaTherapy.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Common Drugs Used in Asthma - Maintenance Drugs,Inhaled Steroids,Cromolyn Sodium,Nedocromil Sodim,Theophylline. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaCommanDrgus.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Inhaled ß 2-agonists are preferable to oral drugs the treatment of chronic asthma because rapid onset of action, are generally more effective than other routes of administration, and infrequently produce adverse reactions. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/AsthmaInventionDrugs.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Asthma Related Drugs - Antihistamines,Hydration and Pharmacomucolytic Agents,Antibiotics,Antivirals. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/Asthma_OtherDrgusandControl.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 Patient Eductaion for Asthma,Management of acute exacerbation of asthma and High risk factors for death in asthma. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/Asthma_PatientEducation.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30 The diagnostic phase in a child with acute asthma should be short and comprise a brief history taking, inspection and auscultation of the thorax, transcutaneous oxygen measurement and, if possible, peak flow measurement ( PEFR ). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/diseasesandcondition/Allergy/asthma/Asthma_ManagementandReferences.asp 2012-02-18T00:00:00.0000000+05:30