A territory-wide study on the factors associated with recurrent asthma exacerbations requiring hospitalization in Hong Kong.

Ken Ka Pang Chan Fanny Wai-San KoKwun Cheung LingPik Shan CheungLee Veronica ChanYu Hong ChanYi Tat LoChun Kong NgMacy Mei Sze Lui Kwok Sang Wilson YeeCee Zhung Steven TsengPak Yiu TseMo Lin Maureen WongKah Lin Choo Wai Kei LamChun Man WongSheng Sheng HoChung-Tat LunChristopher Kei Wai Lai

Published in: Immunity, inflammation and disease (2021)

Improving asthma care, especially in elderly patients with a prior history of urgent healthcare utilization and comorbidities, may help reduce healthcare burden. Suboptimal management before the index admission was common in patients hospitalized for asthma exacerbations. Early identification of patients at risk and enhancement of baseline asthma management may help to prevent recurrent asthma exacerbation and subsequent hospitalization.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
healthcare
lung function
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
allergic rhinitis
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
intensive care unit
palliative care
patient reported
patient reported outcomes
social media
middle aged
mechanical ventilation