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[Temperament of asthmatic children and risk factors for asthma]

Qun Fan1, Xiao-Hong Hu, Yan-Shu Lian

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Jiangsu Vocational Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China. fanqun.nj@163.com

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|October 17, 2007
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Insights

Children with difficult temperaments and specific risk factors like allergies and family history face a higher risk of developing asthma. Early identification of these factors is crucial for intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Child Psychology

Context:

  • Asthma is increasingly recognized for its psychosomatic components.
  • Understanding childhood temperament is vital for identifying developmental vulnerabilities.

Purpose:

  • To investigate temperamental differences in children with asthma.
  • To identify key risk factors associated with asthma development in children.

Summary:

  • The study compared temperament in 106 asthmatic children and 106 controls using the Carry Temperament Scale.
  • Asthmatic children exhibited significant differences in adaptability, mood, and attention persistence, with a higher prevalence of difficult temperaments.
  • Risk factors identified include frequent colds, allergic history, parental asthma, and specific temperamental traits.

Impact:

  • Findings highlight the link between specific temperamental profiles and asthma.
  • Identifies environmental and genetic factors contributing to childhood asthma.
  • Informs targeted prevention and intervention strategies for pediatric asthma.
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