Under Asthma section from Annals of Thoracic Medicine published in 2019 Asthma is a common chronic disorder of the airways which has an increased prevalence in Saudi Arabia. Its prevalence has a significant impact on society. According to a meta-analysis data(1990 to 2000), there has been an increase in the incidence of asthma in Saudi Arabia. Thus, as part of the pledge of the Saudi Thoracic Society towards promoting respiratory health, the Saudi Initiative for Asthma (SINA) had designed asthma diagnosis and management guideline.
The current guideline is thus the fourth version of the updated guidelines developed by the Saudi Initiative for Asthma (SINA) for the diagnosis and management of asthma. What Is The Updated Guideline About? This guideline is the latest updated version of the previous existing guideline on asthma management, which is not only simple but easier to follow by…