ReviewAfrican journal of thoracic and critical care medicine2026
Asthma in African children and adolescents: Burden, barriers, and management strategies.
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Background: Asthma is the leading chronic disease in African children and adolescents, yet remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed. Asthma in Africa has been associated with higher mortality rates compared with high-income countries. Barriers to asthma control in African children and adolescents are lack of accurate diagnosis, limited access to inhaled therapy, lack of knowledge about asthma, and poor air quality. Objectives: To review the asthma burden, risk factors, barriers to care and management strategies in an African setting. Methods: A narrative review of peer-reviewed literature from 1990 to 2024 was conducted using PubMed, global asthma guidelines, Global Initiative for Asthma, Scopus, Google Scholar and African Journals Online. Results: The prevalence of asthma is rising, with urban-rural disparities and multifactorial risk profiles. Barriers to control include poor access to diagnostics, underutilisation of inhaled corticosteroids, and limited education. Conclusion: A multisectoral approach is needed to improve asthma care, including adaptation, education, and access to essential medicines. Study synopsis:
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