Asthma in adolescence affects daily life and school attendance - Two cross-sectional population-based studies 10 years apart

Stridsman, Caroline; Dahlberg, Elisabeth; Zandrén, Karin; Hedman, Linnéa

doi:10.1002/nop2.77

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“…In Ritz et al, [25] physical activity, plant-related allergens, air pollution/irritants, infections, animal allergens, climate related triggers and house dust were the most common triggers. While in Stridsman et al [26] , poor air quality, poorly cleaned environment, allergens, strong fragrance, rebuilding projects, physical education and stress were the most common triggers.…”

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Compliance of Egyptian Mothers to Asthma Controllers

Mesbah¹,

Attia²,

Arafa³

2019

Zagazig University Medical Journal

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Background: Objectives include evaluation of compliance of asthmatic children and their mothers through assessment of mother's knowledge, attitude, practices and behavior regarding bronchial asthma and its management at Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Zagazig University Hospitals. Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted during the period from April 2018 to January 2019 at Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Zagazig university Hospitals. The study included 137 mothers of asthmatic children. Data were collected by detailed History, full examination, PFTs (Pulmonary function tests) and a structured interview questionnaire included: demographic data of the mothers and their asthmatic children, Assessment of asthma triggers, Asthma Knowledge Questionnaire, Modified Asthma Self-Management Questionnaire, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Results: stress, cold illness, pesticides, air pollution, sports, clutter, and Gasoline were the most common asthma triggers in the present study. Only 37.2% of the studied mothers had adequate knowledge about asthma. Rural residents, mothers with high education and working mother had significantly more adequate knowledge about asthma. Compliance among the studied mothers was not satisfactory as only 32.1% of them had adequate compliance. Urban residents, mothers with secondary education and housewives had significantly more adequate compliance. Mothers of children with moderate to severe asthma had significantly higher compliance level. Less absenteeism was associated with adequate compliance of mothers. There was a statistical significant positive correlation between children compliance score and disease duration. There were statistical significant negative correlations between total knowledge and Selfmanagement scores. Conclusion: In the present study, there were lack of asthma self-management ,knowledge and compliance. stress, cold illness, pesticides, air pollution, sports, clutter ,and Gasoline were the most common asthma triggers in the present study.

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confidence: 88%

Compliance of Egyptian Mothers to Asthma Controllers

Mesbah¹,

Attia²,

Arafa³

2019

Zagazig University Medical Journal

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“…If the disease is not controlled early on, this can negatively affect many aspects of a child’s development, including the learning process. Children with asthma have been found to have a higher school absence rate than their healthy peers 43,44. This can have a significant impact on their future education and has been suggested to be a predictor of school dropout 44,45…”

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confidence: 99%

“… 43 , 44 This can have a significant impact on their future education and has been suggested to be a predictor of school dropout. 44 , 45 …”

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<p>Preschool children with persistent asthmatic symptoms</p>

Vogelberg¹

2019

TCRM

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Asthma is the most common chronic airway disease in children, with more than half the reported cases of persistent asthma starting in children below the age of 3 years. Asthma diagnosis in preschool children has proven to be challenging due to the heterogeneity of the disease, the continuing development of the immune system in such a young population, and lack of diagnostic options such as lung function measurement. Early diagnosis and treatment of asthmatic symptoms will improve patients’ quality of life and help reduce disease morbidity. However, validated treatment options are scarce due to paucity of data and lack of conclusive studies in such a young patient population. Adjusting study design and endpoints to capture more reliable data with minimal risk of harm to patients is necessary. This thematic series review outlines the current position on preschool asthma, consolidates the current understanding of risk factors and diagnostic hurdles, and emphasizes the importance of early detection and management to help improve patients’ quality of life, both present and future. Particular focus was given to anticholinergics and their emerging role in the treatment and control of asthma in pediatric patients.

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“…This condition is characterized by recurrent episodes of cough and wheeze related to the narrowing of the airways and inflammation of the lungs (US Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 2014). Pediatric asthma has a substantial impact on functional outcomes, as it is a key contributor to school absenteeism, lower quality of life, and limitation of physical activity (Stridsman et al 2017). Patients under 18 years old cost 1.99 billion dollars per year in the United States, so this outcome represents a substantial burden to communities (CDC 2005).…”

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confidence: 99%