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ON THE COVER: See related article: Categorizing Asthma Severity: an Overview of National Guidelines pp. 155-163 A close-up view of pollen covered stamen. Exposure to low doses of allergens such as flower, weed, or tree pollen can stimulate exacerbation of airway inflammation in asthmatics without significant changes in asthma symptoms. Airway inflammation associated with intermittent episodes of bronchospasm is the clinical hallmark of asthma. In this issue of Clinical Medicine & Research, Dr. Gene Colice discusses various national and international guidelines for categorizing asthma severity. He also provides insight for including measures of airway inflammation when categorizing asthma severity for purposes of treatment and symptom control. Photo by Thomas Brunette. Reproduced with permission. Copyright 2000 Thomas Brunette. All rights reserved.

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