Moorman Jeanne E, Person Cara J, Zahran Hatice S
MMWR Suppl. 2013 Nov 22;62(3):93-8.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that is characterized by episodic and reversible airflow obstruction, airway hyper-responsiveness, and underlying inflammation. Common asthma symptoms include wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. With correct treatment and avoidance of exposure to environmental allergens and irritants that are known to exacerbate asthma, the majority of persons who have asthma can expect to achieve optimal symptom control.
哮喘是一种气道慢性炎症性疾病，其特征为发作性且可逆的气流受限、气道高反应性以及潜在炎症。常见的哮喘症状包括喘息、咳嗽和呼吸急促。通过正确的治疗以及避免接触已知会加重哮喘的环境过敏原和刺激物，大多数哮喘患者有望实现最佳症状控制。
