ArticleBMC pulmonary medicine2021
Asthma prevalence and associated factors among lebanese adults: the first national survey.
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- PRevalence of the Eosinophilic Phenotype Among SeveRE asthma patients in Lebanon: results of the PREPARE study.Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology · 2023Article
- Drugs Prescribed for Asthma and Their Adverse Effects on Dental Health.Dentistry journal · 2023Review
- An Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients With Asthma Through Physical, Emotional, Social, and Occupational Aspects. A Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Elevated frequency and severity of asthma in patients with hiatal hernia: A retrospective study.Medicine internationalArticle
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Abstract
backgroundNo national research has yet explored the prevalence of asthma among adults in Lebanon. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma and current asthma, and their determinants among Lebanese adults 16 years old or above.
methodsA cross-sectional study was carried out using a multistage cluster sampling. The questionnaire used collected information on asthma, respiratory symptoms, and risk factors.
resultsThe prevalence of physician-diagnosed asthma was 6.7% (95% CI 5-8.7%), and that of current asthma was 5% (95% CI 3.6-6.9%). Chronic symptoms such as cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath were worst at night. Factors positively associated with physician-diagnosed asthma were a secondary educational level (adjusted OR, aOR = 4.45), a family history of chronic respiratory diseases (aOR = 2.78), lung problems during childhood (15.9), and allergic rhinitis (4.19). Additionally, consuming fruits and vegetables less than once per week (3.36), a family history of chronic respiratory diseases (3.92), lung problems during childhood (9.43), and allergic rhinitis (8.12) were positively associated with current asthma.
conclusionsThe prevalence of asthma was within the range reported from surrounding countries. However, repeated cross-sectional studies are necessary to evaluate trends in asthma prevalence in the Lebanese population.
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