HEALTH TALK FOR TODAY – ASTHMA (Please Read & Share) part 2

STAGES OR LEVEL OF SEVERITY
Asthma can be classified into different stages or levels of severity. The Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) and the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) provide guidelines for classifying asthma severity.

Asthma Severity Classification
1. Intermittent asthma: Symptoms occur twice a week or less, and nighttime symptoms occur twice a month or less.
2. Mild persistent asthma: Symptoms occur more than twice a week, but not daily, and nighttime symptoms occur more than twice a month.
3. Moderate persistent asthma: Symptoms occur daily, and nighttime symptoms occur more than once a week.
4. Severe persistent asthma: Symptoms occur throughout the day, and nighttime symptoms occur frequently.

Stages of an Asthma Attack
1. Mild: Symptoms are mild, and lung function is slightly impaired.
2. Moderate: Symptoms worsen, and lung function is significantly impaired.
3. Severe: Symptoms are severe, and lung function is severely impaired.

Asthma Control Levels
1. Well-controlled: Symptoms are minimal, and lung function is normal.
2. Not well-controlled: Symptoms occur regularly, and lung function is impaired.
3. Very poorly controlled: Symptoms are severe, and lung function is significantly impaired.

Understanding asthma severity and control levels can help guide treatment decisions and improve asthma management.