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[Correlation of the stress reaction and temperament in children with bronchial asthma]

Hai-Yan Zhang1, Min Lu, He-Lin Liu

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Xiaogan, Hubei, China. Zhy-zq@163.com

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|October 18, 2011
PubMed

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Children with bronchial asthma exhibit distinct temperament traits linked to stress responses. Specific temperament dimensions correlate with cortisol and nerve growth factor levels, suggesting a basis for neuropsychological adjustments in asthma treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Child Psychology
  • Psychoneuroimmunology

Context:

  • Bronchial asthma is a common chronic respiratory condition in children.
  • Stress reactions and temperament may influence asthma exacerbations.
  • Understanding these links can inform integrated treatment approaches.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the relationship between temperament dimensions and stress markers in children with bronchial asthma.
  • To compare temperament profiles and stress indicators between asthmatic children and healthy controls.

Summary:

  • Children with asthma showed lower rhythmicity and persistence, but higher phobotaxis, response intensity, emotion entity, adaptability, and attention dispersion compared to controls.
  • Asthma group had lower serum cortisol and higher serum nerve growth factor (NGF).
  • Temperament traits like response intensity, emotion entity, and adaptability correlated with NGF and cortisol levels in asthmatic children.

Impact:

  • Temperament dimensions are associated with stress reactions in pediatric bronchial asthma.
  • Findings support neuropsychological adjustment as a complementary treatment strategy for childhood asthma.
  • Highlights the interplay between psychological factors and physiological stress markers in asthma.
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