Study on clinical characteristics and related factors to asthma at Lach Tray commune, Hai Phong city
- Author:
Vu Minh Thuc
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Asthma
- MeSH:
Asthma;
Diagnosis;
Epidemiology
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;490(10):31-36
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Among 1789 residents in Lach Tray ward of Hai Phong City 71 suffering from broncho asthma. In general the prevalence was 3,97%, in children 4,10%, in dults 3,92%, clinically 70% had a >5 year long duration of the disease. 54,93% had the crisis in winter, nocturnal crisis 70,42%, dyspnea 100% maily in expiration with the frequency of 25 rhythm min, sputum cough 74,64% and other signs. The leading causes were: resfriratory tract inflammation, changed weather, allergy and allergenic foods.
