I. Introduction
II. Symptoms of Asthma
III. Causes of Asthma
1. Asthma Triggers
2. Risk Factors for Asthma
IV. Diagnosis of Asthma
3. Tests to Measure Lung Function
V. Asthma Classification
4. Complications
VI. Treatment of Asthma
5. Pharmacologic Management
6. Stepwise Approach for Asthma Symptom Severity
VII. Acute Exacerbations of Asthma and Prevention
7. Patient Response to Treatment
8. Prevention of Asthma Triggers
VIII. Asthma Burden on Healthcare
9. Case Studies: Adult and Pediatric Asthma
IX. Summary