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[Control of bronchial asthma in children seen in a primary care centre]

Cristina Laserna-Jiménez1, Isabel Casado-Montañés, Griselda Moya-Calaf

  • 1Centro de Atención Primaria Can Bou, Castelldefels, Barcelona, España. claserna@casap.cat

Enfermeria Clinica
|July 27, 2012
PubMed

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Many children with asthma in primary care have poorly controlled symptoms, indicating a need to improve current management strategies. This study highlights the importance of effective asthma control interventions for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Asthma Research

Context:

  • Asthma is a common chronic respiratory disease in children.
  • Effective asthma control is crucial for maintaining quality of life and preventing exacerbations.
  • Primary care settings play a vital role in managing pediatric asthma.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the level of asthma control in children aged 6 to 14 years.
  • To identify the prevalence of poorly controlled asthma in a primary care setting.
  • To assess the impact of asthma on children's daily activities.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 46 children (6-14 years) utilized the Asthma Control Test (ACT).
  • Results indicated that 41.3% of children had poorly controlled asthma (ACT score ≤20).
  • A significant proportion of children experienced activity limitations, and 36% had a family history of asthma.

Impact:

  • The high prevalence of uncontrolled asthma underscores the need for enhanced management strategies in primary care.
  • Findings suggest a review of current asthma care processes to improve patient outcomes.
  • This research provides valuable data for public health initiatives aimed at improving pediatric asthma control.
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