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Irene D'Alba1, Ines Carloni1, Anna Lisa Ferrante2
1Department of Mother and Child Health, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy.
Hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) is common in adolescents, especially girls and those with asthma. Asthma activity significantly increases the likelihood of HVS symptoms in this population.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Psychosomatic Medicine
Background:
- Prevalence data for hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) in adolescents is limited.
- HVS can significantly impact quality of life and health outcomes in young individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of HVS in adolescents with and without asthma.
- To investigate the relationship between HVS and asthma activity.
Main Methods:
- A population-based survey of adolescents was conducted.
- Participants completed self-administered questionnaires, including the Nijmegen questionnaire for HVS assessment and an asthma questionnaire.
Main Results:
- 6.2% of adolescents showed scores suggestive of HVS (Nijmegen score ≥ 23).
- HVS symptoms were ten times more prevalent in adolescents with asthma (25%) compared to those without (2.5%).
- HVS prevalence was significantly higher in females and strongly correlated with asthma activity (lifetime, episodic, and active asthma).
Conclusions:
- Symptoms indicative of HVS are relatively common in the adolescent population.
- HVS is more prevalent in girls and adolescents with asthma, with asthma activity being a significant risk factor.
- Further research is needed to validate screening tools for HVS in adolescents, particularly those with asthma.
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