Uncontrolled asthma and its risk factors in Chinese children: A cross-sectional observational study

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Authors

Xiang Li · Beijing Children’s Hospital

Jing Zhao · Capital Institute of Pediatrics

Yuejie Zheng · Shenzhen Children's Hospital

Hanmin Liu · Sichuan University

Jianguo Hong · Shanghai First People's Hospital

Yixiao Bao · XinHua Hospital

Aihuan Chen ·

Abstract

About 20% of Chinese pediatric asthma patients had uncontrolled asthma. Treatment adherence and AR were the most significant risk factors. Tailored measures aimed at improving treatment adherence and diagnosis and treatment of AR should be adopted to improve the level of asthma control in Chinese children.

Topics & Keywords

Asthma and respiratory diseases Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization Respiratory and Cough-Related Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Asthma

Volume 53, Issue 7, pp. 699-706

DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2016.1144199

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