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[Respiratory symptoms in a pediatric population]
A Pereira Vega1, J A Maldonado Pérez, J L Sánchez Ramos
1Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital General Juan Ramón Jiménez, Huelva.
Archivos De Bronconeumologia
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This study found that 11.6% of Spanish adolescents experienced respiratory symptoms or rhinitis, with nighttime coughing and seasonal rhinitis being most common. These symptoms were prevalent regardless of age or sex.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric respiratory health
- Epidemiology of adolescent respiratory diseases
- Allergy and immunology in youth
Context:
- Adolescent respiratory health in Spain requires updated prevalence data.
- Understanding the burden of respiratory symptoms and rhinitis in school-aged children is crucial for public health initiatives.
- Previous studies may not fully capture the current scope of these conditions in the Spanish adolescent population.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and seasonal rhinitis among adolescents in Spain.
- To identify the proportion of adolescents experiencing specific respiratory complaints and allergic rhinitis.
- To establish correlations between various symptoms and a defined symptomatic group (SG).
Summary:
- A questionnaire survey of 9,644 adolescents (grades 6-8) in Spain revealed a 11.6% prevalence of respiratory symptoms or rhinitis.
- Key reported symptoms included nighttime coughing (24.8%), seasonal rhinitis (15.4%), and wheezing (13.4%).
- The study identified a symptomatic group (SG) based on specific asthma-related indicators, finding no significant association with age or sex.
Impact:
- Provides essential epidemiological data on adolescent respiratory health in Spain.
- Highlights the significant burden of respiratory symptoms and rhinitis in this age group.
- Informs the development of targeted public health strategies and interventions for pediatric respiratory care.
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