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Sleep disturbances and asthma control: a real life study
F Braido1, I Baiardini, V Ghiglione
1Allergy and Respiratory Diseases, DIMI, Genoa University, Genoa, Italy. fulvio.braido@unige.it
Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology
|June 25, 2009
Summary
Many asthma patients experience poor symptom control and sleep disturbances. Even with well-controlled asthma, sleep issues can persist, indicating a need for further investigation into underlying causes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Asthma control significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
- Sleep disturbances are common in individuals with asthma.
- The relationship between asthma control and sleep quality requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess real-world asthma control levels.
- To investigate the correlation between Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores and sleep disturbances.
- To identify factors contributing to sleep impairment in asthma patients.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Asthma Control Test (ACT) questionnaire for asthma control assessment.
- Administered a 5-question sleep quality survey (S5) to patients.
- Analyzed data from patients attending bronchial asthma control visits.
Main Results:
- 44% of asthma patients exhibited unsatisfactory asthma control.
- A significant inverse relationship was observed between ACT scores and sleep disturbances.
- 11-20% of patients with well-controlled asthma reported sleep disturbances affecting quality of life.
Conclusions:
- Poor asthma control is prevalent and linked to sleep disturbances.
- Sleep disturbances can occur even in patients with well-controlled asthma, suggesting other contributing factors.
- A holistic approach, including polysomnography, is recommended for asthma patients with unexplained sleep disturbances.
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