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[Epidemiological survey of childhood asthma in Kunming City, China]

Zhi-Ye Qi1, Jing Duan, Quan Zhang

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650032, China. kmlp686@126.com.

Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi = Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
|September 18, 2014
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Childhood asthma affects 1.40% of children in Kunming, with higher prevalence in males and younger children. Respiratory infections frequently trigger attacks, and diagnosis and treatment require improvement.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Childhood asthma is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding local prevalence and characteristics is crucial for effective management.
  • Kunming City, China, presents a specific demographic for asthma research.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence and distribution of childhood asthma in Kunming.
  • To identify key triggers, diagnosis, and treatment patterns.
  • To inform strategies for asthma prevention and management in children.

Summary:

  • A study in Kunming found a 1.40% childhood asthma incidence, with higher rates in boys (1.89%) and younger children (0-5 years).
  • Respiratory tract infections were the primary trigger (87.3%), with attacks often occurring in winter and at night.
  • Nearly half of cases were undiagnosed early, and treatment often involved antibiotics, with suboptimal use of bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids.

Impact:

  • Highlights disparities in asthma prevalence based on age and gender in Kunming.
  • Identifies critical periods (winter, night) and triggers (respiratory infections) for acute asthma attacks.
  • Underscores the need for improved early diagnosis, treatment protocols, and public health interventions for pediatric asthma.
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