MODERN APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

Bronchial asthma (BA) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide, affecting more than 100 million people. It occurs in all countries regardless of their level of development and represents a significant social problem for both children and adults. Bronchial asthma can develop at any age; however, in almost half of patients it begins in childhood, and in another 30% it develops before the age of 40. Women are more frequently affected by bronchial asthma. The prevalence of BA is associated with environmental deterioration, exposure to household allergens, and infectious diseases. The social significance of this problem and the economic burden caused by the disease are considerable for healthcare systems. One of the most important tasks of modern medicine is the improvement of methods for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma.