Abstract
• The prevalence of asthma and the burden of disease remain high, despite efforts to improve public awareness about and medical management of asthma. • Asthma is a disease of airway inflammation that has a variable natural history. • Atopy is the most important risk factor for the development of asthma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-336 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Pediatrics in Review |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health