Asthma
ICD-10 Code
J45
Category
Respiratory
Asthma
Definition
A bronchial disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors resulting in recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound while breathing), chest tightness, shortness of breath, mucus production and coughing. The symptoms appear due to a variety of triggers such as allergens, irritants, respiratory infections, weather changes, exercise, stress, reflux disease, medications, foods and emotional anxiety.
Also identified as
- DOID 2841 per MONDO
- ICD10CM J45 per MONDO
- ICD9 493 per MONDO
- ICD9 493.81 per MONDO
- ICD9 493.9 per MONDO
- MESH D001249 per MONDO
- NCIT C28397 per MONDO
- SCTID 31387002 per MONDO
- UMLS C0004096 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |