Bronchial asthma and respiratory system disorders as an "asthma-plus" syndrome
https://doi.org/10.18093/0869-0189-2018-28-6-722-729
Abstract
Comorbidity in asthma encompasses different respiratory system disorders including dysfunctional breathing and vocal cord dysfunction. Such comorbidity is referred to as "asthma-plus" syndrome. This condition is not fully investigated resulting in its late diagnosis and inadequate treatment. This article is a review of clinical signs, differential diagnosis, and key issues of management of "asthma-plus" syndrome.
About the Author
V. N. Abrosimov
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education Ryazan State Medical University named after academician I.P.Pavlov of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Competing Interests:
Russian Federation
Vladimir N. Abrosimov – Doctor of Medicine, Professor, Head of Chair of Therapy and Family Medicine with a Course of Medical and Social Expertise, Department of Additional Professional Education.
Ul. Vysokovoltnaya 9, Ryazan, 390026, tel.: (4912) 96-27-93
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