Pathopharmacological Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice Western Governors University

Asthma affects approximately 240 million people worldwide and it the most common chronic illiness in the pediatric population according to the World Health Organization.  It is under-diagnosed and under-treated and does not discriminate among the socioeconomic levels. If improperly diagnosed and treated, asthma can impede normal activity for individuals affected by the disease [CITATION Chr19 \l 1033 ].

A1. Asthma is a chronic condition that affects the respiratory system. It is characterized by inflammation of the airway, obstruction of airflow in the lungs and hyper responsiveness of the bronchi. The main component of asthma is airway inflammation which can vary...