Risk factors hindering asthma symptom control in Saudi children and adolescents.

Rabih HalwaniAlejandro Vazquez-TelloNour HoraniehSaid DulgomZohair Al-AseriNouf Al-KhamisZubaida Al-SumHamdan Al-JahdaliSaleh Al-Muhsen

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2017)

Most Saudi asthmatic children/adolescents visiting the ED had poor control of symptoms; indeed, none achieved complete control, which is related to deficient medication compliance and improper medication inhaler device use; deficient knowledge about asthma was also another factor hindering control.

Keyphrases

risk factors
young adults
healthcare
lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emergency department
physical activity
saudi arabia