[[respiratory score]]

===== Asthma =====
  * Characterized by ((Asthma Uncovered: A Comprehensive Look at Epidemiology, Pathophysiology,and Diagnosis, Pediatrics in Review, 2026)) 
    * Chronic airway inflammation, and 
    * Reversible obstruction 
  * Triggered by factors, such as
    * Allergens
    * Infection
    * Irritants


==== Background Reading ====
  * {{pir_asthma_2026.pdf| Pediatrics in Review, Asthma Uncovered: A Comprehensive Look at Epidemiology, Pathophysiology,and Diagnosis, 2026}}

=== Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma 2007 (EPR-3) ===
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=== 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines ===
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