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Interaction between Hypertension and Asthma in Adult
1Dr Shamima Nasreen, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, TMSS Medical College, Bogra, Bangladesh;
Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|February 21, 2018
Summary
Asthma patients have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to healthy individuals. This suggests a close connection between asthma and hypertension, warranting further investigation into their interaction.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Asthma is a chronic airway inflammatory disorder affecting 300 million globally, with prevalence increasing.
- Hypertension and asthma share characteristics as smooth muscle spastic disorders, suggesting a potential predisposition.
- Previous studies indicate a possible link between asthma and hypertension, necessitating further research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the interaction between hypertension and asthma in adult patients.
- To determine the prevalence of hypertension among asthmatic individuals in Bangladesh.
- To compare blood pressure levels in asthmatic patients versus a healthy control group.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 adult asthmatic patients (50 male, 50 female) and 100 age-matched healthy controls.
- Blood pressure was measured using the auscultatory method with a sphygmomanometer.
- Statistical analysis was performed using the unpaired Student's t-test.
Main Results:
- Mean blood pressure was significantly higher in the asthmatic group compared to the control group (p<0.001).
- The study revealed a higher prevalence of hypertension among asthmatic patients than in non-asthmatic healthy individuals.
- These findings indicate a statistically significant association between asthma and hypertension.
Conclusions:
- Hypertension is closely connected with asthma.
- Asthmatic patients exhibit a greater prevalence of hypertension.
- The study supports the hypothesis that individuals with one condition may be predisposed to the other.
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