Do you know the stages of asthma symptoms?
The stages of asthma symptoms are typically classified into four levels:
1. Intermittent Asthma:
- Mild and infrequent symptoms
- Occur less than twice a week
- Nighttime symptoms less than twice a month
- No limitation on daily activities and exercise
2. Mild Persistent Asthma:
- More frequent symptoms
- Occur more than twice a week but less than once a day
- Nighttime symptoms more than twice a month
- May have some limitations on activities and exercise
3. Moderate Persistent Asthma:
- Daily asthma symptoms
- Frequent nighttime symptoms
- More substantial limitations on activities and exercise
- May require daily medication to control symptoms
4. Severe Persistent Asthma:
- Continuous asthma symptoms throughout the day and night
- Frequent exacerbations or flare-ups
- Significant limitations on activities and exercise
- Requires intensive treatment and close monitoring.
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