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[Outbreaks of asthma attack and meteorological parameters--comparison between two areas]
Arerugi = [Allergy]
|April 1, 1992
Summary
High temperatures and humidity significantly increase emergency clinic visits for asthmatic children. Weather patterns like temperature and vapor pressure are key factors influencing pediatric asthma exacerbations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pediatric Pulmonology
- Climatology
Background:
- Asthma exacerbations in children are a significant public health concern.
- Environmental factors, particularly meteorological parameters, are known to influence asthma symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between meteorological parameters and outpatient emergency clinic visits for asthmatic children.
- To compare these correlations in two distinct geographical locations in Japan.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of patient visit data from Teikyo University Hospital (Tokyo) and Ogaki Municipal Hospital (Gifu) for the years 1986-1987.
- Correlation analysis between daily patient visits and various meteorological data (temperature, humidity, pressure, wind direction, precipitation, cloud density).
Main Results:
- Significant positive correlations were found between high temperatures, high vapor pressure, and increased asthma-related visits in both locations.
- High humidity and barometric pressure showed some correlation with increased visits.
- Wind direction exhibited location-specific correlations: northerly winds in Tokyo and southerly winds in Ogaki were associated with more visits.
Conclusions:
- Meteorological factors, especially temperature and humidity, play a crucial role in triggering asthma exacerbations in children.
- Understanding these environmental triggers can aid in developing predictive models and preventative strategies for pediatric asthma management.