Asthma Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
Words: 675 Pages: 2 7956Asthma, a pervasive chronic respiratory condition, continues to pose significant health challenges both nationally and globally. Affecting approximately 18 million adults in the United States, its prevalence is anticipated to rise to 400 million worldwide by 2025, with a staggering 250,000 annual deaths attributed to the disease (Durham, Fowler, Smith, & Sterrett, 2017; Alhassan, Hattab, Bajwa, Bihler, & Singh, 2016). This essay endeavors to provide a detailed examination of asthma, encompassing its pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic methodologies, and treatment strategies. […]