Factors Influencing Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma Among Children in Malaysia

Authors

  • Rakhee Yadav Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang, Jalan Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Hematram Yadav International Medical University, Bukit Jaili, Malaysia
  • Tan Kok Leong International Medical University, Bukit Jaili, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2014.03.01.2

Keywords:

Bronchial asthma, exacerbation, factors associated

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the factors influencing acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma among children in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was done to identify the factors influencing acute exacerbation of asthma in the University Malaya Medical Centre. In this study 103 known asthmatic children between the ages of 2 to 12 years were analysed. Among the children, 60% had a family history of asthma, 39% allergic rhinitis and only 17% eczema. The main complaints were coryza (84%) and shortness of breath (88%). Majority of the patients were treated as out-patient (58%) and only two were admitted in Intensive Care Unit. The factors that were significantly associated with mild exacerbation compared to a moderate to severe exacerbation was well-controlled asthmatic, good compliance to medications and those who had regular follow up.

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Published

2014-03-10

How to Cite

Yadav, R., Yadav, H., & Leong, T. K. (2014). Factors Influencing Acute Exacerbation of Bronchial Asthma Among Children in Malaysia . International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 3(1), 11–16. https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2014.03.01.2

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014)

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