Contents


Preface

Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that poses a significant threat to the physical and mental well-being of children, placing a heavy burden on both families and society. The global prevalence of asthma is on the rise, making it crucial for pediatric healthcare professionals to prioritize the prevention and treatment of this condition. In recent years, experts in pediatric medicine have dedicated extensive research to understanding the causes, pathogenesis, clinical prevention, treatment, health education, and awareness of asthma. The objective is to ensure that healthcare personnel, children, and their families have accurate knowledge and can effectively

While this research has yielded positive results, challenges persist due to the unequal distribution of medical resources, varying levels of disease prevention and treatment, and disparities in social development and disease knowledge. Consequently, healthcare professionals often lack comprehensive knowledge about asthma and require ongoing education regarding its diagnosis, treatment, and underlying mechanisms. Thus, there is an urgent need to enhance and broaden the understanding of asthmatic

This book summarizes recent perspectives on the pathogenesis of asthma, advancements in its diagnosis and treatment, epigenetic and biomarker studies pertaining to asthma, the correlation between environmental factors, occupational hazards, and asthma development, as well as family education and asthma management. We firmly believe that this book will contribute to the promotion of asthma prevention, treatment, and research into its underlying mechanisms. Our sincere wish is for children

**Xiaoyan Dong, M.D., Ph.D.**

Shanghai Children's Hospital,

Department of Respiratory Medicine,

New York, United States of America

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine,

New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities,

Chair,

Shanghai, China

**Dr. Nanbert Zhong** 

with asthma worldwide to achieve a better quality of life.

prevent asthma.

disease.
