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What is the definition or description of: pediatric asthma?

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Dr. Gary Kohn answered

See below. : Asthma is a constellation of symptoms that are either persistent or recurrent and reversible with medications treated for asthma. The definition is the same for adults and children but those 5 years and older may be able to perform lung function testing that can help confirm the diagnosis. Typical symptoms include cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and possibly worse with sleep, exercise n col.

Answered 7/23/2013

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Pediatric asthma: This simply refers to asthma in children. It is similar to asthma in adults. Symptoms typically include cough, shortness of breath and wheezing. Asthma occurs as a result of chronic inflammation in airways which results in reversible airway obstruction.

Answered 11/8/2015

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Dr. Joseph Cohen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Asthma in kids: And all too common problem however many children with asthma are receiving it because they have problems from the miami like allergies pollution. They may become less symptomatic as they grow in their airways get bigger.

Answered 5/15/2013

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pediatric asthma: Pediatric asthma is asthma below the age of 18. It is common between ages 5-15. Common triggers are viral upper respiratory tract infections, allergic rhinitis, pollution, and infections.

Answered 3/16/2014

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