Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 1, 2026
04:04
Asthma Detection Research Based on Voice Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Published on: July 22, 2025
Association between self-rated health and asthma: a population-based study
Jörgen Syk1, Kjell Alving, Anna-Lena Undén
1Center for Family and Community Medicine, Department of Neurobiology, Caring Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. jorgen.syk@ptj.se
The Clinical Respiratory Journal
|June 10, 2011
Summary
Individuals with asthma report worse self-rated health (SRH) compared to those without the condition. This simple SRH measure is valuable for identifying asthma patients needing additional support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Self-rated health (SRH) predicts health outcomes, with poor SRH linked to increased inflammation.
- Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease with systemic effects, warrants investigation into its relationship with SRH.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare self-rated health (SRH) between individuals with and without current asthma.
- To compare SRH with quality-of-life (QoL) ratings in individuals with and without asthma.
Main Methods:
- A 1995 survey of 5355 adults in Stockholm County, Sweden, randomly selected from the general population.
- Respondents were categorized by current asthma status, sex, and age group (18-44 and ≥45 years).
- SRH was assessed using a single-item general health status question; QoL was measured using the Gothenburg Quality of Life Instrument and Ladder of Life.
Main Results:
- Individuals with asthma reported significantly poorer SRH than those without, with an exception for women aged 18-44.
- SRH demonstrated an association with asthma comparable in strength to QoL measures.
- SRH offers a simpler application compared to comprehensive QoL instruments.
Conclusions:
- SRH is an easily obtainable health metric.
- SRH provides a valuable dimension of health status.
- SRH can complement existing tools to identify asthma patients requiring enhanced management and support.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Asthma-I: Introduction
Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...
01:24Asthma-III: Symptoms and Complications
Asthma, a common chronic respiratory condition, is classified considering the frequency and severity of symptoms alongside lung function impairment. Understanding this classification is essential for appropriate treatment and management. Here's a detailed look at the classification of asthma and its clinical features and complications:
Classification of Asthma
Classification of Asthma
01:28Asthma I: Introduction
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by variable airflow obstruction and heightened bronchial responsiveness to a wide range of triggers. The underlying inflammation leads to airway swelling, mucus hypersecretion, and smooth muscle constriction, all of which narrow the airway lumen and impede airflow. Clinically, asthma presents with recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, symptoms that typically vary in intensity and...
01:26Asthma-II: Pathophysiology and Classification
Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition marked by inflammation and hyperresponsiveness of the airways. Its pathophysiology involves complex interactions among inflammatory pathways, immune responses, and neural mechanisms.
Additionally, environmental and genetic factors play crucial roles in determining an individual's susceptibility to asthma and the severity of their condition.
Critical processes in asthma pathophysiology include:
Additionally, environmental and genetic factors play crucial roles in determining an individual's susceptibility to asthma and the severity of their condition.
Critical processes in asthma pathophysiology include:
01:13Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations
Asthma presents with a characteristic pattern of episodic respiratory symptoms that reflect underlying airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus hypersecretion. Although severity varies among individuals, certain clinical manifestations are considered hallmarks of the disorder and often guide diagnosis and assessment.Respiratory SymptomsA persistent cough is one of the most common early features of asthma. It is frequently dry and tends to worsen at night or in the early morning,...
01:20Asthma: Pathogenesis and Management
Asthma is a chronic pulmonary condition involving inflammation of the airways, hyper-reactivity, and reversible obstruction of the airways. This condition can significantly impact a person's quality of life, making breathing difficult and leading to distressing symptoms.
Asthma is classified as allergic and non-allergic. Allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander trigger allergic asthma, while factors like cold air, intense emotions, or exercise can induce non-allergic asthma.
Asthma is classified as allergic and non-allergic. Allergens such as dust mites, pollen, and pet dander trigger allergic asthma, while factors like cold air, intense emotions, or exercise can induce non-allergic asthma.