The increasing burden of asthma in South African children: A call to action

The increasing burden of asthma in South African children: A call to action

Background. Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The burden of asthma in children is increasing in low- and middle-income countries and remains under-recognised and poorly managed.Object...

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Main Authors: R Masekela, C Gray, R Green, A Manjra, F Kritzinger, M Levin, H Zar; on behalf of the South African Childhood Asthma Working Group (SACAWG)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2018-06-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12337/8547

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