Asthma in Children 
Definition
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Symptomatology
Triggers
Medications
Management of Acute Exacerbations
Outpatient Management
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Definition
Asthma is a lung disease with the following characteristics:
  • Airway obstruction or narrowing, usually reversible
  • Airway inflammation
  • Airway hyperresponsiveness to a variety of stimuli