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AN OVERVIEW OF PEDIATRIC ASTHMA EPIDEMIOLOGY CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND DIAGNOSIS A MULTICENTER STUDY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-II).01      10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-II).01      Published : Jun 2023

An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study

Abstract

    Objective: In this study, the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of paediatric asthma in a Pakistani hospital were examined. Methods: Between January 2018 and January 2019, a cross-sectional study was carried out in the paediatrics department of the LRH hospital in Peshawar. The research gathered information on the epidemiology, clinical traits, and diagnosis of paediatric asthma. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics were used. Results: The results of the study showed that the prevalence of asthma in the study population was 54%. The most common clinical symptoms reported by the children were wheezing (62.7%), coughing (58.2%), and shortness of breath (50%). The most common diagnosis of pediatric asthma was based on clinical symptoms (77.5%), followed by spirometry (17.5%) and laboratory tests (5%). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that asthma is a significant health concern among the pediatric population in Pakistan.

    Pediatric Asthma, Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics

    (1) Muhammad Qasim Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of paediatrics, Bacha Khan Medical College/Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Amir Mohammed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Kiramatullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of paediatrics, Bacha Khan Medical College/Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (4) Haji Gul Afridi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Bacha Khan Medical College, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (5) Sijad-Ur-Rehman
    Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Bacha Khan Medical College, Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Khan, M. Q., Mohammed, A., & Kiramatullah. (2023). An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study. Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII(II), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-II).01

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Amir Mohammed, and Kiramatullah. 2023. "An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII (II): 1-5 doi: 10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-II).01

HARVARD

    HARVARD : KHAN, M. Q., MOHAMMED, A. & KIRAMATULLAH. 2023. An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study. Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII, 1-5.

MHRA

    MHRA : Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Amir Mohammed, and Kiramatullah. 2023. "An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII: 1-5

MLA

    MLA : Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Amir Mohammed, and Kiramatullah. "An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII.II (2023): 1-5 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Mohammed, Amir, and Kiramatullah, (2023), "An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study", Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review, VIII (II), 1-5

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Khan, Muhammad Qasim, Amir Mohammed, and Kiramatullah. "An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study." Global Pharmaceutical Sciences Review VIII, no. II (2023): 1-5. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsr.2023(VIII-II).01