Bronchial asthma in children and adolescents

: Modern concept of the development of bronchial asthma (BA) is discussed based on original and reported findings with reference to specific features of its etiology, pathogenesis, clinical course, and drug therapy. Special emphasis is laid on the methods of allergen-specific immunotherapy of atopic BA. Up-to-date staged treatment of different forms of BA in children by inhalation of glucocorticosteroids is described.