Prevalence and risk of cognitive impairment among patients with asthma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma, a prevalent chronic respiratory condition, is hypothesized to influence cognitive health; however, the precise nature of this association remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the prevalence and risk of cognitive impairment in individuals with asthma.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was performed in databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science, spanning publications up to December 25, 2023. This search aimed to identify studies that assessed cognitive impairment in patients with asthma. We used the random effects model in the R v4.3 software for the meta-analysis to evaluate the prevalence and risk of cognitive decline, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease, among asthma patients. To ensure robu

SUBMITTER: Bushi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11868436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature