What are the levels of asthma?

These guidelines were established by the National Institutes of Health so that physicians can determine the extent of your child’s asthma.

• Step 1 – mild intermittent asthma. Symptoms fewer than two times a week.
• Step 2 – mild persistent asthma.
• Step 3 – moderate persistent asthma.
• Step 4 – severe persistent asthma.

How do you assess severity of asthma exacerbation?

ASSESSMENT

1. Lung function tests are the basis for assessment of the severity of the asthmatic attack (table 4).
2. Measurement of the peak expiratory flow (PEF), with values expressed as predicted normal values, represents an alternative if spirometry is not available.

What is the GINA classification for asthma?

Classification of asthma Previous GINA documents subdivided asthma by severity, based on the level of symptoms, airflow limitation and lung function variability, into four categories: intermittent, mild persistent, moderate persistent or severe persistent (table 2⇓; based on expert opinion rather than evidence).

What are the 4 stages of asthma?

The four stages of asthma are:

• Mild intermittent asthma. Mild symptoms of asthma occur no more than two days per week or two times per month.
• Mild persistent asthma. Mild symptoms occur more often than twice per week.
• Moderate persistent asthma.
• Severe persistent asthma.

What is lama asthma?

Long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMA) are a class of inhaled drug which have been effective for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and are now becoming available for people with asthma to take alongside their LABA/ICS inhaler.

Can asthma damage your lungs?

Asthma can cause permanent damage to your lungs if not treated early and well.

What is the main cause of asthma?

Exposure to various irritants and substances that trigger allergies (allergens) can trigger signs and symptoms of asthma. Asthma triggers are different from person to person and can include: Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores, pet dander or particles of cockroach waste.