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Influence of the nutritional status and asthma outcome in children

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Tags

Pediatrics

Advisors

Abdel-Aziz, Nabil , El-Helali, Nivin , Abdel-Aziz, Usama M.

Authors

Asham, Mary Antoun

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:40:41

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2017-07-12 06:40:41

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M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

The aim of this study was to the influence of nutritional status and Asthma outcome in children. The study included 150 children moderate persistent asthmatics with age range of 6-12 years divided into 3 groups; group A including 50 under weight , group B included 50 overweight and group C including 50 normal weight. All patients were assessed clinically and by Spirometric examination. Comparing both groups A and B by group C as regards their spirometric results; group B had higher values in all parameters (FVC, FEV1, PEF and FEF 25-75) . High BMI is a cause of poor asthma control while low BMI have no significant effect on asthma outcome in children.

Issued

1 Jan 2012

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/35729

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Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023