Prevalence of childhood bronchial asthma and its associated factors:
A community based study in Egypt

Meatty, Eman M; El-Desoky, Tarek; El-Domyaty, Hoda; El‐Gilany, Abdel‐Hady; Nasef, Nehad

doi:10.5455/pms.20180530095039

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“…Asthma is a common health problem in Egypt and probably underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly among children from poor families [ 5 ]. The overall prevalence of bronchial asthma in Egypt is 13.4% [ 6 ].…”

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Effect of the Buteyko breathing technique on asthma severity control among school age children

2022

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Background Asthma is a complex condition that can impair not only the child’s physical growth but also his optimal functional capacity and performance. Buteyko breathing technique is an exercise designed to regulate the breathing process. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Buteyko breathing technique on asthma severity control among school-age children. In Egypt, this technique was applied through five studies, four among adult patients and only one among children. In Mansoura University, only one study conducted among adult patients and no studies conducted among children. Therefore, to fulfill this gap of knowledge, it was necessary to study the effect of this technique on asthma severity control among school age children. Results The mean childhood asthma control pretest was significantly improved in the posttest with high mean percent change of posttest than pretest (p = 0.0001), which was clinically and statically high significant. There was a statistical significant increase in the mean of peak expiratory flow rate and control pause test at the fourth week than the first one (p = 0.0001), with a high significant mean percent of change. There was a significant decrease in the heart rate over the 4 weeks of follow-up with high mean percent changes at fourth week than the first one (p = 0.003). Conclusions This study supports the effectiveness of the Buteyko breathing technique in improving respiratory outcome and promoting asthma control among school-age children with bronchial asthma. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT05390554, registered on May 24 2022, retrospectively registered.

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Effect of the Buteyko breathing technique on asthma severity control among school age children

2022

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“…In Egypt, the prevalence of asthma among Egyptian children aged 3-15 years was estimated to be 8.2%. 3 It is well recognized that asthma is an incurable disease with persistent airway inflammation. Therefore, the contemporary pattern of asthma control is mainly based on managing the inflammatory portion of the disease.…”

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Inhaled Corticosteroid phobia among parents of Egyptian asthmatic children

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Hussain

Abdelaty

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Background: Inhaled Corticosteroid therapy is the cornerstone of asthma treatment. Yet, the reported prevalence of steroid phobia among parents of asthmatic children has been concerning. This study aimed to assess the impact of steroid phobia on ICS adherence, and asthma management. Method: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was held among 500 parents of asthmatic children over 12-months. Each participant completed a structured questionnaire that recorded patients' demographic data, and explored participants' main concerns regarding ICS. Additionally, participants level of asthma control was assessed by the Arabic childhood asthma control test C-ACT. Result: Of 500 interviewed asthmatic children, up to 66.6% reported having ICS fears, yet only 25.8% reported discussing their concerns with their healthcare providers. In addition, over 50% of parents reported requesting ICS sparing. Regarding ICS adherence, a significant difference (<0.001) was reported as 33.3% vs 40.1% for concerned and non-concerned parents respectively. Participants with ICS fears had children with significantly (<0.001) lower mean C-ACT scores of 33.3% versus 46.7% for those with no fear, respectively. In addition, Request for ICS sparing was reported as 61.5% vs 53.9% for concerned and non-concerned parents respectively. However, asthma severity and discussing ICS concerns was not significantly affected by ICS fear. Conclusion: This study suggests that steroid phobia is a significant factor that influence ICS adherence and asthma control. Proper asthma education should be targeted to alleviate unjustifiable steroid use concerns. Future research should be more oriented to crafting proper interventional strategies to better address the ICS negative perceptual barriers

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