Okul Öncesi̇ Astimli Çocuklarda Yatmadan Önceki̇ Beslenme: Üst Solunum Yolu Semptomlarini Ve Astim Kontrolünü Etki̇ler Mi̇?

Abstract

Objective: In this study, our aim was to investigate the effects of feeding habits such as the last feed before bedtime, feeding during sleep, bedtime, waking time and factors associated with the social environment on upper airway tract symptoms and asthma control. Material and Method:The study was conducted on children with preschool asthma and their age and sex matched healthy children. Results:The study group included 217 children, 103 of whom have asthma and 114 were (52.5%) healthy. The frequency of feeding in the last 2 hours before going to bed was 47.6% in children with asthma and 82.5% in healthy children (p<0,001). In children with asthma, there was a positive correlation between feeding within 0-2 hours before going to bed and hoarseness (r=0,429, p=0,001), snoring (r=0,430, p=0,001), rhinorrhea (r=0,429, p=0,001) and nasal congestion (r=0,469, p=0,001). In healthy children, the same positive correlation was detected with snoring (r=0,227, p=0,016) and the number of otitis (r=0,294, p=0,002). Caregivers other than mothers, the late awakening and the number of wake-ups during night were determined as risk factors for uncontrolled asthma. Conclusion:Not feeding in 0-2 hours before bedtime seems to be advisable for asthmatic preschool children since it can cause an increase in upper respiratory symptoms.