The Analysis of BMI, Asthma Prevalence, and Lung Functions of Schoolchildren in Southern Taiwan...
AsthmaObesityThe prevalence of obesity and asthma has increased in recent decades. We investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and lung function, and also tried to determine if asthma prevalence differs between obese and non-obese children. We propose this cross-sectional, retrospective analysis to figure out whether the BMI is associated with elevated prevalence of asthma, and how their lung function changes in different BMI groups.
Histoblood Group Antigens as a Risk Factor of Asthma
AsthmaLung DiseasesThis study will evaluate the link between blood group antigens and asthma exacerbations.
Clinical Epidemiology of Asthma in An HMO
AsthmaLung DiseasesTo provide information on morbidity and health care utilization for asthma for a large, well-defined population over a 20 year period.
Epidemiology of Pediatric Asthma Hospitalization
AsthmaLung DiseasesTo study three possible, but yet unproven, influences on pediatric asthma hospitalization rates - diagnostic substitution, different systems of medical care, and asthma medication use.
Predictors of Hospital-Based Care in Asthma
AsthmaLung DiseasesTo identify clinical predictors of episodes of hospital-based care in people with asthma.
Determinants of Functional Capacity in Children With Asthma
Asthma in ChildrenThe primary aim of this study is to compare the respiratory function, respiratory muscle strength, functional capacity, and lower extremity strength of children with asthma and healthy children in the same age group. The secondary aim of our study is to determine the determinants of functional capacity in children with asthma.
Variations in the Composition of Respiratory Microbiota
AsthmaInduced sputum samples were obtained from 27 asthmatic patients and 27 non-asthmatic subjects. Sequencing of the V4 region of 16S rRNA gene using Illumina MiSeq was performed, followed by analysis of alpha and beta diversity.
Asthma and Allergy Screening AA2000 (Cross Sectional)
AsthmaAsthma screening of 493 asthma patients
Retrospective Review on Patients With Recurrent Asthmatic Attacks Requiring Hospitalizations
AsthmaAsthma is a common respiratory disease. around the world. Asthma exacerbation is one of the major sequelae and associated with various morbidity and mortality. A satisfactory asthma control can help to bring down the risk of exacerbation and hence hospitalization. However, the real-world evidence on the clinical factors that leads to multiple admissions, when compared with single admission, due to asthma exacerbation is scarce. This study aimed at evaluating the clinical characteristics of patients who had single and multiple hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations, and exploring the risk factors that predict multiple hospitalizations.
Oral Health Status of Asthmatic Children
Asthma in ChildrenThis study aimed to investigate the dental caries experience, periodontal health and salivary properties of asthmatic and non-asthmatic children ⁄ adolescents.