Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions globally. Despite advances in management, uncontrolled asthma remains a significant clinical challenge, particularly in specific regions. To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and identify its associated risk factors among adults in a South Indian tertiary care hospital. A prospective study was conducted involving 300 adult patients diagnosed with asthma. Participants were recruited from a tertiary care hospital in South India over a specified period of 18 months. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and clinical assessments, capturing demographics, asthma control status, comorbidities, medication adherence and other potential risk factors. Among the 300 participants, 50% had uncontrolled asthma. Key risk factors significantly associated with uncontrolled asthma included gender (p = 0.28) age group (p = 0.09) and smoking status (p = 0.05). Specifically, males were 1.25 times more likely to have uncontrolled asthma compared to females. Participants in the 18‐30 years age group had 0.65 times lower odds of having uncontrolled asthma compared to those in the 31‐50 years age group. Non‐smokers had 0.60 times lower odds of having uncontrolled asthma compared to smokers. Other notable findings were differences in quality of life and health‐related outcomes between uncontrolled and controlled asthma patients, as shown in the Tables. Uncontrolled asthma remains prevalent among adults in South Indian tertiary care settings. Identification of significant risk factors offers a targeted approach to improve asthma control in this population.
How to cite this article:
K. Pukazhenthi, L. Jeevan Kuma and Jercy Grace. A Prospective Study of Prevalence and Risk Factors of Uncontrolled Asthma Among Adults in a South Indian Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.418.423
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.12.418.423