ArticleTanaffos2019
Prevalence of Asthma and Asthma-like Symptoms: a Study in Five Provinces of Iran.
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- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma Among Iraq Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of asthma and allergy · 2025Article
- A mobile-based self-care application for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol for design, implementation, and evaluation.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pediatric Emergency Department Visits in Taiwan.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- National Plan for Chronic Respiratory Diseases Prevention and Control in Iran.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundAsthma is a complex chronic inflammatory airway disease affecting millions of people worldwide. The prevalence of asthma attacks in most regions of the world, including the developing countries, increases due to urbanization, industrialization, and lifestyle. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe present study aimed at investigating the prevalence of asthma and asthma symptoms in five provinces of Iran using the stratified cluster sampling method and the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) questionnaire.
resultsA total of 4918 subjects were enrolled in the study. The prevalence of nocturnal cough was 27.4% (95% confidence interval (CI): 26%-28%); it was the most common asthma symptom followed by nocturnal shortness of breath (19.6%; 95%CI: 18-21%). For participants aged 20-44 years, the most prevalent symptoms were coughing attacks (37.7%), shortness of breath (26.5%), and nasal allergies (22.7%), respectively.
conclusionThere was a significant association among gender, age, and nasal allergy. Relevant studies should be conducted to figure out the countrywide distribution and the real burden of the disease.
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