Impact of COVID-19 on asthma control in Kirkuk City: an analysis of post-pandemic trends.
J Med Life
; 17(3): 292-295, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-39044936
ABSTRACT
Bronchial asthma, a common chronic respiratory disease, should be managed and controlled correctly to prevent symptoms and maintain a good quality of life. Viral upper respiratory infections, especially the widespread COVID-19 virus, can exacerbate asthma. This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 severity (mild, moderate, severe) on asthma control compared to a control group without COVID-19. Asthma control was assessed using Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores and spirometry before and after COVID-19 infection. Statistical analysis revealed a significant decline (P = 0.001) in asthma control following mild to moderate COVID-19 recovery, evidenced by increased asthma symptoms, lower ACT scores, difficulty managing asthma, and increased need for asthma medication.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Asma
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Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Med Life
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irak