Salas GLM

Language: Spanish
References: 11
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ABSTRACT

Asthma poses a heterogeneous disease characterized by a chronic air way inflammation, reversible limitation to respiratory airflow and pivotal symptoms –wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and cough– that vary over time and on intensity. In the following review, we shall discuss the appropriate diagnostic approach in primary attention, control methods of symptoms and risk factors, and referenceto- specialist criteria. Medical treatment and emergencies are discussed elsewhere.

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