Patterns of Asthma Control among Asthmatic Patients Presenting at Tertiary Care Hospital, Larkana

Patterns of Asthma Control among Asthmatic Patients

Abstract

Asthma is the most prevalent pediatric chronic condition and the leading cause of preventable pediatric hospitalization. Despite its prevalence, asthma is a poorly managed condition. Effective therapies to enhance and sustain asthma control are required. Objective: To determine the frequency of patterns of asthma control among asthmatic patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital, Larkana. Methods: Cross-sectional research was conducted at the Children's Hospital in Larkana between January 21 and June 23. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered, presented, and evaluated. Effect modifiers were controlled via stratification to determine their impact on the result variable. The chi-square test was used after post-stratification, with a p-value of ≤0.05 considered significant. Results: The study involved 143 patients, with an average age of 7.14 ± 3.49 years and a duration of 25.72 ± 10.24 months, with 72 (50.3%) men and 71 (49.7%) women. Of the 143 patients, 45.5%, 30.1%, and 24.5% had well, partially, and poorly controlled asthma, respectively. Conclusions: It was concluded that 45.5% achieved well-controlled asthma, 30.1% exhibited partial control, and 24.5% had poorly controlled asthma. These findings highlight the need for personalized interventions, emphasizing the importance of exploring factors influencing suboptimal control.