Pediatrics in Review · 2009 · 20 citations · 3 references
Veterinary MedicineHealth SciencesClinical EpidemiologyEpidemiologyInflammationAirway DiseasesAsthma ManagementRespiratory DiseaseAirway Inflammation CorrelatesAllergic Airway InflammationAsthma PathophysiologyAsthmatic Airway Inflammation
The prevalence of asthma and the burden of disease remain high, despite efforts to improve public awareness about and medical management of asthma. Asthma is a disease of airway inflammation that has a variable natural history. Atopy is the most important risk factor for the development of asthma.
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