MODERN APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA
Abstract
Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, affecting more than 100 million people. It occurs in all countries regardless of the level of economic development and represents a significant medical and social problem for both children and adults. Asthma may develop at any age, although it often begins in childhood. The prevalence of the disease is associated with environmental deterioration, exposure to allergens, infections, and genetic predisposition. Modern approaches to the treatment of bronchial asthma include pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods aimed at controlling inflammation of the airways and preventing exacerbations. The purpose of this article is to review the etiology of bronchial asthma and modern therapeutic strategies used for disease control.
Keywords
asthma, wheezing, genes, infections, allergens.
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