Keywords:
Anesthesia; asthma; bronchial hyperreactivity; bronchoconstriction; bronchospasm; increased airway reactivity; pediatric; ventilation
Abstract:
Due to the high prevalence of asthma and general airway reactivity, anesthesiologists frequently encounter children with asthma or asthma-like symptoms. This review focuses on the epidemiology, the underlying pathophysiology, and perioperative management of children with airway reactivity, including controlled and uncontrolled asthma.