Concept information
Preferred term
asthma in children
Definition(s)
- A chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs, asthma consists of the following: symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness that can occur episodically, usually triggered by a specific environmental factor; narrowing of the airways that can be completely or partially reversible; and increased reaction to specific stimuli. Childhood asthma costs society an enormous amount, including 10 million missed school days, which in turn causes lost productivity due to parents’ missed work days, and $1.6 billion annually for treatment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Asthma in Children]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-C1K1TS1L-8
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