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Acknowledgments and Financial Disclosures Overall Methods used to Develop this Report Section 2, Definition, Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis of Asthma, and Natural History of Asthma Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis of Asthma Implications of Current Information about Pathophysiology and Pathogenesis, and Natural History for Asthma Management Section 3, The Four Components of Asthma Management Section 3, Component 1: Measures of Asthma Assessment and Monitoring Overview of Assessing and Monitoring Asthma Severity, Control, and Responsiveness in Managing Asthma Initial Assessment: Characterization of Asthma and Classification of Asthma Severity Periodic Assessment and Monitoring of Asthma Control Essential for Asthma Management Referral to an Asthma Specialist for Consultation or Comanagement Section 3, Component 2: Education for a Partnership in Asthma Care Asthma Self-Management Education at Multiple Points of Care Section 3, Component 3: Control of Environmental Factors and Comorbid Conditions that affect asthma Primary Prevention of Allergic Sensitization and Asthma Section 4, Managing Asthma Long Term: Overview Section 4, Managing Asthma Long Term in Children 0–4 Years of Age and 5–11 Years of Age Diagnosis and Prognosis of Asthma in Children Treatment: Principles of Stepwise Therapy in Children Treatment: Pharmacologic Issues for Children 0–4 Years of Age Treatment: Pharmacologic Steps for Children 0–4 Years of Age

Treatment: Special Issues for Children 5–11 Years of Age Treatment: Pharmacologic Steps for Children 5–11 Years of Age Section 4, Managing Asthma Long Term in Youths ≥12 Years of Age and Adults Section 4, Stepwise Approach for Managing Asthma in Youths ≥12 Years of Age and Adults Treatment: Principles of Stepwise Therapy in Youths ≥12 Years of Age and Adults Section 4, Managing Asthma Long Term—Special Situations Section 5, Managing Exacerbations of Asthma Prehospital Management of Asthma Exacerbations Emergency Department and Hospital Management of Asthma Exacerbations