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Ole Bernt Fasmer1, Trond Riise, Tomas Mikal Eagan
1Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway. ole.fasmer@psyk.uib.no
Journal of Attention Disorders
|June 25, 2010
Summary
Asthma and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently co-occur, as indicated by prescription data. Patients prescribed asthma medications showed a significantly higher likelihood of also receiving ADHD drugs, suggesting a notable comorbidity.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Asthma and ADHD are common chronic conditions.
- Understanding the overlap in patient populations is crucial for effective healthcare management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the frequency of co-prescription of asthma and ADHD medications.
- To assess the association between asthma and ADHD medication use in a large population.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Norwegian Prescription Database for the year 2006.
- Included the entire Norwegian population (n = 4,640,219) in the analysis.
Main Results:
- 7.56% of the population received asthma drugs, 0.40% received ADHD drugs, and 1,730 individuals received both.
- A 65% increased risk (OR = 1.65) of receiving one type of medication was observed for patients prescribed the other.
- Higher risk associations were identified in women aged 20-49 and men aged 30-49.
Conclusions:
- Prescription patterns indicate a significant comorbidity between asthma and ADHD.
- The findings highlight the need for integrated care approaches for patients with both conditions.
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