United States prevalence of pediatric asthma by environmental tobacco smoke exposure, 2016–2017

Xie, Luyu; Atem, Folefac; Gelfand, Andrew; Bauer, Cici; Messiah, Sarah

doi:10.1080/02770903.2019.1709868

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“…A meta-analysis 22 of epidemiologic studies revealed that household passive smoke exposure increased the risk of incidence of asthma among children aged 5 to 18 years (OR 1.30, 95% CI 1.04-1.62). In a recent US national survey 23 , children with SHS exposure were 30% more likely to be diagnosed as having asthma than non-exposed children. When exposed to SHS for > 1 h for 7 days, asthmatic children showed an elevated risk of reporting symptoms such as wheezing, dry couth, and sleep disturbance 24 .…”

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Association of secondhand smoke exposure with allergic multimorbidity in Korean adolescents

Lee

2020

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This study aimed to examine the health effect of secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure at home, school, and/or public places on allergic multimorbidity using nationwide data among school-attending adolescents in Korea. Allergic multimorbidity was defined as two or more coexisting allergic diagnoses of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and/or atopic dermatitis during the past 12 months. A multinomial logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association of SHS exposure and allergic multimorbidity. Of the study participants, 24.3% were diagnosed as having any allergic disease currently and 66.3% reported SHS exposure. Any SHS exposure that includes public places conferred increased odds of atopic dermatitis in non-current smokers (adjusted odds ratio 1.21–1.46; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.10–1.66). Moreover, when controlling for current smoking additionally, SHS exposure at the three sites was 1.37 and 1.96 times more likely to be associated with allergic single and multiple morbidities, respectively (95% CI 1.26–1.49 and 1.65–2.31, respectively). In conclusion, this study found positive associations of SHS exposure with single or multiple allergic morbidity compared to no exposure at all. Further studies with longitudinal designs and objective measurement of SHS exposure and allergic diagnosis are warranted.

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Association of secondhand smoke exposure with allergic multimorbidity in Korean adolescents

Lee

2020

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“…Around one-half of children with asthma present with asthma exacerbation symptoms which can be caused by a variety of risk factors, such as dust, pets, viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), smoking, exercise, and obesity, among other risk factors [ 15 ]. Furthermore, in Saudi Arabia, it has been shown that a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with asthma in pre-pubertal Saudi boys and girls [ 16 ]. In addition, severe asthma and obesity have been related to frequent emergency room (ER) visits, as documented in one study [ 17 ].…”

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Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation in the Emergency Department in a Saudi Pediatric Population: An Insight From a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alfurayh¹,

Alturaymi²,

Sharahili³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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BackgroundSevere uncontrolled asthma in the pediatric population is a complicated disease and is considered a major challenge for pediatricians. Severe bronchial asthma in the pediatric population is related to significant morbidity and mortality. Children with complicated asthma are at a higher risk for unfavorable outcomes, including medication-associated adverse effects, severe life-threatening exacerbations, and poor quality of life. MethodologyA cohort study was conducted at National Guard Health Affairs Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the chart review method utilizing a data collection sheet. A total of 363 charts of children aged one month to 14 years who visited the emergency room (ER) due to asthma exacerbation at NGHA were reviewed, from January 2016 to May 2022, to extract the variables. Variables included demographic data, comorbidities, and asthma-related variables which included the number of asthma exacerbations, hospital admission, ER visit, medication use (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids), and the presence of allergic rhinitis and eczema. ResultsA total of 363 patients were analyzed, with 229 (63.1%) males and 134 (36.9%) females. The mean age was 4.9 years (SD = 3.5 years). Overall, 8.5% of patients had congenital heart disease, 4.1% had gastroesophageal reflux disease, 2.2% had diabetes mellitus, 1.9% had obstructive sleep apnea, and 0.6% had hypertension. Most patients presented with a cough at 88.2% (n = 320), followed by shortness of breath at 59% (n = 214) and fever at 46% (n = 167). Male asthmatics visited ER more than females. Forty-four patients were admitted to the hospital. Inhaled steroids were associated with fewer emergency department visits and night symptoms. Most asthmatic patients presented in the winter and fall seasons. ConclusionsAsthma is a common pediatric respiratory disease that could be a burden if not controlled well. Unfortunately, the frequency of hospital admissions and pediatric ER visits due to asthma exacerbation is increasing. Comorbidities such as obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease play a significant role in asthma control.

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“…There were also increased odds of having an asthma diagnosis by 30% in households with smokers compared with their nonsmoking counterparts. Lastly, children of parents with lower education levels and household income were twice as likely to be exposed to ETS [16]. In contrast, a population-based study in Korea, found no significant association between parental cotinine-verified smoking status and childhood asthma, however similar to the US national study noted above, there was an inverse relationship between parental urinary cotinine level and the level of education and household income [17].…”

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Air pollution and childhood asthma

Mukharesh

Phipatanakul

Gaffin

2022

Current Opinion in Allergy &Amp; Clinical Immunology

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Purpose of reviewAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Environmental exposures, such as allergens and pollutants, are ubiquitous factors associated with asthma development and asthma morbidity. In this review, we highlight the most recent studies relevant to childhood asthma risk, onset, and exacerbation related to air pollution exposure.Recent findingsIn this article, we review current research that has been published between 2021 and 2022, demonstrating the effects of early-life exposure to key air pollutants (e.g., particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ground-level ozone (O3), environmental tobacco smoke, radon, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) on respiratory health.SummaryAir pollution continues to be a global burden with serious consequences related to respiratory health. Interventions aimed at reducing air pollution in the environment must be achieved in an effort to improve asthma outcomes and pediatric health.

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United States prevalence of pediatric asthma by environmental tobacco smoke exposure, 2016–2017

Cited by 7 publications

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Association of secondhand smoke exposure with allergic multimorbidity in Korean adolescents

Association of secondhand smoke exposure with allergic multimorbidity in Korean adolescents

Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation in the Emergency Department in a Saudi Pediatric Population: An Insight From a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Air pollution and childhood asthma

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