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[Prevalence of asthma and rhinitis symptoms in A Coruña (Spain)]

A López-Silvarrey Varela1, F J González Barcala, J J Paz Esquete

  • 1Fundación María José Jove, A Coruña, España. angel.lopez-silvarrey.varela@sergas.es

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|February 20, 2007
PubMed

Insights

Childhood asthma and rhinitis symptoms are highly prevalent, with rhinitis peaking in autumn. This study highlights a significant public health concern in La Coruña, Spain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Epidemiology of Respiratory Diseases
  • Public Health Research

Context:

  • Asthma and rhinitis are common childhood conditions with increasing prevalence.
  • Underdiagnosis of these conditions is a frequent issue in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding local prevalence is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose:

  • To assess the prevalence of asthma and rhinitis symptoms in children and adolescents in La Coruña.
  • To establish baseline data for childhood respiratory allergies in the region.
  • To inform public health strategies for managing pediatric asthma and rhinitis.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study using the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) methodology surveyed 3017 children (6-7 years) and 2981 adolescents (13-14 years).
  • Prevalence of "wheezing at some time" was 37.2% in younger children and 25.3% in adolescents.
  • Prevalence of "asthma at some time" was 13.7% in children and 18.5% in adolescents. "Rhinitis at some time" affected 30.4% of younger children and 47.3% of adolescents, with higher rates in autumn.

Impact:

  • The study reveals a high prevalence of asthma and rhinitis symptoms in the studied childhood population.
  • Findings indicate a higher prevalence compared to most other Spanish populations.
  • Results underscore the need for improved diagnosis and management of pediatric asthma and rhinitis in La Coruña.
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