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[Body build and body proportions in children with bronchial asthma]

Wioleta Umławska1

  • 1Katedra Antropologii Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego, ul. Kuźnicza 35, 50-138 Wrocław. wilota@antropo.uni.wroc.pl

Medycyna Wieku Rozwojowego
|October 18, 2011
PubMed

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Children with chronic bronchial asthma often experience growth problems, including short stature and impaired nutrition, despite treatment. Asthma severity significantly impacts these somatic development issues, necessitating further research.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Child Development

Context:

  • Chronic bronchial asthma is a prevalent pediatric respiratory condition with increasing incidence.
  • Despite advancements in inhaled corticosteroid treatments, growth disturbances remain a concern in asthmatic children.
  • Somatic development issues in children with asthma are frequently reported, affecting auxological parameters.

Purpose:

  • To review the literature on somatic development in children with chronic bronchial asthma.
  • To highlight the observed growth problems and nutritional status impairments in this population.
  • To underscore the need for further clinical and auxological studies.

Summary:

  • Children with chronic asthma frequently exhibit growth delays, short stature, and altered body proportions.
  • Nutritional status impairment is also commonly observed in pediatric asthma patients.
  • The severity of asthma directly correlates with the extent of growth disturbances.

Impact:

  • This review emphasizes the significant impact of asthma on child somatic development.
  • It calls for increased attention to auxological monitoring in pediatric asthma care.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate growth issues in asthmatic children.

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