Impact of Obesity on Childhood Asthma in Ismailia

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Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Egypt

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Background: Nowadays, asthma and obesity are two major chronic illnesses in children and adolescents. Obesity is an important risk factor for asthma and a significant disease modifier. Obesity is associated with low-grade systemic inflammation, which can interact with asthma inflammatory cascades, both in terms of inducing and worsening asthma. Aim: To assess the impact of obesity on asthma in children. Subjects and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among obese and non-obese asthmatic children in the age group from 3 years to 12 years old, attending the pediatric clinic of Suez Canal University Hospital in Ismailia, Egypt. Data was collected from the study population using a pre-designed questionnaire including a full history of asthma. Results: The study showed that obese patients had a significantly higher association with frequency of uncontrolled asthma. Likewise, acute attacks of severe type were significantly higher among obese patients. Meanwhile, obese patients were found to have a higher significant frequency of ICU admission and hospitalization. Moreover, obese patients have increased odds of having a severe form of asthma by 18.066 times (OR= 18.06, p=0.045). Conclusions: Obesity among asthmatic children is linked with more severe asthma exacerbations and uncontrolled asthma.
 

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Suez Canal University Medical Journal
Volume 26, Issue 10
October 2023
Pages 45-53

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