[Asthma in children--epidemiology and management].

The role of epidemiological surveillance is essential in early detection of asthma and prevention programs. The prevalence of asthma diagnosis increased significantly in children in last 20 years--conclusion and results of International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC). The incidence of asthma in Polish children is almost 9%. The management in asthma in children is according to GINA 2000 and 2002 report.