Asthma – Symptoms, Causes, Treatment. Home Remedies for Asthma
Tomasz Jankowski
2026-03-25
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Asthma, also called bronchial bronchitis, according to the ICD-10 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision 10) classification, is a complex etiological disease affecting nearly 300 million people worldwide.
Chronic inflammatory obstructive airway disease – bronchial asthma
Bronchial asthma represents a complex, chronic inflammatory condition of the respiratory tract that primarily affects the bronchi—the critical conduits linking the trachea to the alveolar sacs where gas exchange occurs. This disease is characterized by recurrent episodes of symptom exacerbation that can significantly impair an individual’s capacity to perform routine occupational, social, and personal activities. The diagnosis of asthma relies predominantly on clinical observation, with the occurrence of an acute asthmatic attack during diagnostic procedures serving as a particularly compelling indicator. Equally invaluable are the details obtained through a comprehensive medical history, which may include a record of allergic rhinitis, recurrent urticarial skin reactions, and distinctive nocturnal symptoms such as wheezing, persistent coughing, or transient apnea. It is important to note that asthmatic exacerbations may manifest either abruptly—developing within mere minutes or hours—or gradually, progressing over several days, which in severe cases can culminate in dangerous hypoxia and, in extreme instances, even life-threatening complications.
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