Clinical characteristics of childhood asthma.
S Afr Med J
; 79(2): 77-9, 1991 Jan 19.
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| ID: mdl-1989092
ABSTRACT
A prospective study was undertaken of 298 asthmatic children attending a paediatric allergy clinic in Bloemfontein. A detailed history was obtained, and skin tests were performed. Male predominance and an early age of onset were confirmed. Symptomatic allergic rhinitis was an extremely common finding. A family history of allergy was obtained in over 90% of cases. Respiratory tract infections, changes in the weather and exercise were found to be the most common asthma-inducing factors. Common allergens were grass pollen (63%) and animal danders. House-dust mite (25%) and dietary allergens (less than 20%) were relatively uncommon. The failure to recognise the symptoms of asthma in children, particularly young children, was identified as an ongoing problem.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Asma
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
S Afr Med J
Año:
1991
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Article