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Symptoms frequency and medical implications of severe asthma in children

K P Dawson

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |June 12, 1985
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study examined severe asthma management in 200 children, finding frequent use of multiple asthma medications and regular antibiotic prescriptions. Many children also received physiotherapy and breathing exercises.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Pulmonology
    • Clinical Asthma Research

    Background:

    • Severe asthma in children presents significant management challenges.
    • Understanding current treatment patterns is crucial for improving care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the frequency of asthma symptoms, drug therapy, and medical interventions in children with severe asthma.
    • To evaluate healthcare utilization and non-pharmacological treatments in this cohort.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective analysis of 200 children with severe asthma attending a specialized clinic.
    • Data collection on symptom frequency, medication use, general practitioner consultations, antibiotic prescriptions, and adherence to therapies like breathing exercises and physiotherapy.

    Main Results:

    • Widespread use of multiple common asthma medications, often in combination.
    • An average of 6.4 general practitioner consultations per child annually for asthma episodes.
    • Antibiotics were prescribed for asthma symptoms in 57% of cases.
    • 46% of children participated in prolonged breathing exercises and physiotherapy.

    Conclusions:

    • Children with severe asthma frequently utilize multiple therapeutic approaches.
    • The regular prescription of antibiotics for asthma symptoms warrants further investigation.
    • Comprehensive management including non-pharmacological interventions is common in severe pediatric asthma care.

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