ArticlePostepy dermatologii i alergologii2020
Clinical profile of chronic bronchial asthma patients in Poland: results of the PROKSAL study.
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Abstract
introductionAsthma is a complex condition characterized by the presence of chronic inflammation in the lower respiratory tract resulting in many disturbing symptoms. The study of the clinical profile of the population with asthma allows us to understand a trend of a specific disease taking into account several indicators and its clinical characteristics.
aimEvaluation of the clinical profile of patients with chronic bronchial asthma in Poland. MATERIAL AND
methodsThe study included 10400 adult patients, of both sexes, diagnosed with chronic bronchial asthma who started therapy based on inhaled glucocorticosteroids accompanied by salmeterol, and 52 allergists. The examination was performed in a doctor's surgery. Standardized questionnaire interviews were used in order to carry out the procedure.
resultsThe age of the patients ranged from 18 up to 97 years. Most of them suffer from overweight and obesity. 45.3% of the patients smoked cigarettes or declared to be passive smokers. Current asthma control was poor: over 56% of the patients suffered from diurnal symptoms more often than twice a week, almost 55% from nocturnal symptoms, in 72% of the patients' physical activity was limited, whereas 57% required immediate treatment. Most commonly used drugs were inhaled glucocorticosteroids and short acting β2-mimetics. After treatment change, fewer patients suffered from asthma symptoms.
conclusionsAdjusting the therapy according to the current guidelines and to the patient's needs helps to improve asthma control.
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