A Study on Comparision of Quality of Life of Asthma Patient with PFT and Mini AQLQ Scoring in SRMC

Abstract

Asthma is one of the chronic respiratory conditions. A large Number of patients still experience a high level of morbidity .Much of the morbidity from Asthma is believed to be due to factors such as a chronic condition, poor knowledge of the disease process and medication understanding on the use of and poor self-management. Patient education is becoming an essential area of service provision. In this study30 Patients who were diagnosed as asthma with PFT and attending Pulmonology OPD at SRMC were included and were given a mini AQLQ questionnaire containing 15 questions regarding the level of asthma and limitations of activities, to test their knowledge about Asthma and quality of life, with particular reference to the knowledge about the disease and answers were analyzed to test the knowledge of the Patients about Asthma. It was done twice, first visit and after 3 weeks. These patients were prescribed with bronchodilators (SABA or LABA), Breathing exercises were explained and Inhaler technique was checked and proper technique is taught to the patient. Results showed Educating the patient about disease and teaching inhaler technique, breathing exercise resulted in more improvement in both PFT and quality of life of asthma patients with significant improvement in lung function.