Identification of Modifiable Risk Factors of Exacerbations Chronic Respiratory Diseases with Airways Obstruction, in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

to determine modifiable risk factors of exacerbations in chronic respiratory diseases with airways obstruction (i.e., asthma and COPD) in southern Vietnam.

Methods

an environmental and health-related behavioural questionnaire was submitted to patients with both chronic respiratory symptoms and airways obstruction. An exacerbation was defined as any acute worsening in clinical symptoms requiring a change in treatment, in a patient receiving prophylactic therapy.

Results

235 patients were evaluated, including 131 (56%) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 104 (44%) asthmatics. There were 75% males and 69% smokers. Occupational exposure accounted for 66%, mainly among construction and industry workers. Smoking was associated with more severe airway

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9517880 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature