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Outcomes in pediatric asthma

Michael S Blaiss1, Brandon Hill

  • 1Allergy and Asthma Care, 7205 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA. wheezemd@aol.com

Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
|October 12, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric asthma, a common childhood condition, requires better outcome measures. Understanding clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes is key to improving asthma control in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Health Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Pediatric asthma is a prevalent chronic condition globally.
  • Current management and understanding of pediatric asthma pathology fall short of optimal goals set by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
  • Asthma outcomes encompass changes in a child's health resulting from medical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the components of pediatric asthma outcomes.
  • To provide insights into utilizing these outcomes for enhanced asthma control in children.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review and informational piece.
  • It synthesizes current knowledge on pediatric asthma outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Asthma outcomes in children are categorized into three main areas: clinical, humanistic, and economic.
  • These categories represent different facets of health status and quality of life affected by asthma and its management.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes is crucial for advancing pediatric asthma care.
  • Implementing strategies based on these outcome measures can lead to improved asthma control and better health for affected children.

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