Autonomic Dysfunction and Quality of Life in Children with Asthma

Khadeejah Alsolami

Background and Objective: Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases among school children. The prevalence of school children’s asthma is rising in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to assess the association between modifiable environmental risk factors and autonomic dysfunction among the school-aged children. Materials and Methods: The study duration was performed from 14 April to 22 June, 2023, the study was carried out on 58 school-age children diagnosed with bronchial asthma. This study utilized a structured interview schedule titled “Bronchial Asthma Lifestyle Structured Assessment Interview Schedule”. The statistical analysis was utilized using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 13.0 for data description and statistical analysis of the results. The Chi-square tests were used for significance tests. Results: The study revealed that child gender, family income, father’s education level, family history of asthma and smoking around the child emerged as significant factors. Additionally, elements such as seasonal variations, food allergies and household conditions like ventilation and sleep patterns were identified as influential in childhood asthma occurrence. Conclusion: These findings shed light on the complex interplay between genetics, environment, lifestyle and autonomic dysfunction in understanding childhood asthma that can pave the way for a more comfortable and supportive lifestyle for children dealing with asthma.

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