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Conditions associated with childhood asthma in north Texas

Patricia Newcomb1, Alaina Cyr

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington, 411 South Nedderman Drive, Arlington, TX 76019, USA.

ISRN Allergy
|June 14, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric asthma is linked to allergies, sleep issues, and behavioral problems. Comprehensive assessments are crucial for managing children with asthma and related health concerns.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent chronic respiratory condition in children.
  • Understanding comorbidities and social determinants is vital for effective pediatric asthma management.
  • Regional health data provides unique insights into childhood asthma prevalence and associated factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify significant associations between asthma diagnosis and comorbid conditions in children.
  • To explore the relationship between pediatric asthma and social/behavioral problems.
  • To determine the prevalence of asthma in a North Texas child population.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a regional survey data from 21,530 households with children aged 0-14 years.
  • Descriptive statistics and association strength calculations for children with asthma.
  • Comparison of asthma prevalence against national and state benchmarks.

Main Results:

  • Asthma prevalence in North Texas school-aged children (19-25%) exceeds national and state rates.
  • Significant associations found between asthma and allergies, sleep problems, tonsillectomy, obesity/overweight.
  • Children with asthma exhibited increased school absences, academic, and behavioral problems.

Conclusions:

  • Children with asthma face a high risk of impairment across medical, social, and academic domains.
  • Comprehensive medical, social, and environmental assessments are critical for pediatric asthma care.
  • Early identification and management of comorbidities and social issues can improve outcomes for children with asthma.

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