Improving health status of bronchial asthma patients in nuclear materials authority

ABSTRACT

Background: Asthma is a common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, reversible airflow obstruction, and bronchospasm. Symptoms include wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Asthma can result in variable restriction in the physical, emotional, and social aspects of the patient's life