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Neuropsychological dysfunction in asthmatic children

R D Annett1, B G Bender

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico, School of Medicine, Albuquerque 87131-5311.

Neuropsychology Review
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric asthma generally does not cause uniform neuropsychological deficits. Asthma medications may have temporary, specific effects on attention and memory, warranting further study in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropsychology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Pediatric asthma is frequently associated with concerns about neuropsychological functioning.
  • Methodological challenges, including objective asthma measurement, complicate research.
  • Existing evidence does not strongly support asthma as a sole cause of uniform cognitive deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review neuropsychological dysfunction in pediatric asthma.
  • To examine the impact of asthma medications on cognitive function.
  • To discuss implications for pediatric neuropsychologists.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on pediatric asthma and neuropsychological outcomes.
  • Analysis of research on adverse effects of asthma medications.
  • Consideration of confounding variables like socioeconomic status.

Main Results:

  • Asthma alone is unlikely to cause homogeneous neuropsychological compromise.
  • Asthma medications can have medication-specific effects on neuropsychological functions like attention and memory.
  • Acute medication effects appear reversible, but long-term impacts on the developing nervous system are unknown.

Conclusions:

  • The link between asthma and neuropsychological dysfunction is complex and influenced by medication.
  • Poorly controlled asthma may be associated with learning difficulties.
  • Further research is needed on long-term effects of asthma medications in children.

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