A study of clinical profile and factors associated with bronchial asthma at tertiary health care centre
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Bronchial asthma is a major cause of chronic morbidity. Recognition of such associated factors will be useful for taking specific interventional measures at community level. Aim: To identify the clinical profile and various associated factors in patients with bronchial asthma at a tertiary health care centre. Material and Methods: A total of 120 patients with diagnosed bronchial asthma were studied. Detailed clinical history was taken regarding associated risk factors such as occupation, tobacco smoke, exercise etc. Results: Majority of the patients were in the age group of 16-30 years. Maximum cases (59.2%) belonged to the middle class in society. Cough was most common symptom (94.4%), followed by wheeze (89.2%) and breathlessness (81.6%).Family history of asthma and aggravating with exercise were significantly associated with asthma in patients. Conclusion: The study gives valuable information on certain associated risk factors, which can be utilized for preventive measures to be taken in future.
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Arsh Kumar Garg, Swetabh Purohit
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