儿童哮喘诊断标准.ppt

儿童哮喘诊断标准 医学资料 * What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways in which many cells and cellular elements play a role. The chronic inflammation is associated with airway hyperresponsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread, but variable, airflow obstruction within the lung that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. 医学资料 * Asthma in children The clinical symptoms of asthma are variable