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Risk and Triggering Factors Associated with Bronchial Asthma Among 5 to 15 yrs old children with exacerbations from Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu: a Community‐based Cross‐sectional study
Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna, P. Abinesh and P. Brinda
Page: 202-206 | Received 20 Jun 2024, Published online: 13 Aug 2024
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Abstract
Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways characterized by episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. These episodes are usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction, which is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. Understanding the risk and triggering factors associated with asthma exacerbations in children is crucial for developing targeted interventions. This community‐based cross‐sectional study investigated risk and triggering factors associated with asthma exacerbations among 50 children aged 5‐15 years in Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires administered to the parents or guardians of the children. The questionnaires included sections on socio‐demographic characteristics, risk factors for asthma exacerbations, common triggering factors for asthma attacks, and treatment and management approaches. The study population consisted of 50 children, predominantly aged 8‐10 years (36%), with a higher prevalence in males (56%). Urban residents constituted 60% of the sample. Key risk factors included a family history of asthma (40%), exposure to tobacco smoke (24%), absence of exclusive breastfeeding (28%) and allergic rhinitis in parents (44%). Common triggers for asthma attacks were having a cold (54%), physical exercise (50%), and house dust (50%). Inhaled corticosteroids were the most common treatment approach (50%). The study highlights significant socio‐demographic, risk and triggering factors associated with bronchial asthma among children in Tenkasi District. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to manage asthma effectively, particularly in rural settings and to enhance adherence to medication to reduce the frequency of exacerbations.
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Masaraddi Sanjay Krishna, P. Abinesh and P. Brinda. Risk and Triggering Factors Associated with Bronchial Asthma Among 5 to 15 yrs old children with exacerbations from Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu: a Community‐based Cross‐sectional study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.202.206
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.202.206