[PDF][PDF] Uncontrolled asthma and associated factors among adult asthmatic patients on follow-up at chest clinic of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, South-West …
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. In susceptible individuals, this
inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and
coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. These episodes are usually
associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible either
spontaneously or with treatment [1]. It is a common and potentially serious chronic disease
that imposes a substantial burden on patients, their families and the community [2, 3] …
inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and
coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. These episodes are usually
associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible either
spontaneously or with treatment [1]. It is a common and potentially serious chronic disease
that imposes a substantial burden on patients, their families and the community [2, 3] …
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. In susceptible individuals, this inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing, particularly at night or in the early morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread but variable airflow obstruction that is often reversible either spontaneously or with treatment [1]. It is a common and potentially serious chronic disease that imposes a substantial burden on patients, their families and the community [2, 3].
Asthma is a serious global health problem affecting all age group, with increasing prevalence in many developing countries [4]. Worldwide 250,000 people die of the disease every year, mostly in low and low to middle income countries [5]. In Ethiopia, nationwide data addressing asthma prevalence in adult population is lacking. Report of community based studies done in Jimma showed 3.6% prevalence of asthma [6].
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