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Abstract
Summary
The prevalence of allergic diseases has risen in recent decades,
especially among children this increase in prevalence has become a
serious public health issue. Although the etiology of this increase is not
clear, it is likely due to a combination of genetic predisposition,
environmental factors, and lifestyle changes, including dietary habits
(Saadeh, et al., 2015).
Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which air passages get inflamed.
When this happens, airways narrow and it is difficult for air to move from
the nose and mouth to the lungs. This disease affects millions of people,
many of them children. In fact, asthma is the most common chronic
childhood disease, affecting 1 of every 20 children. The disease affects
people of all ages, and races and both sexes. However, asthma is more
common in children than adults. It is also more common in African
Americans and Hispanics than whites (NHLBI, 2011).
Asthma symptoms are dyspnea, wheezing in the chest, and repeated
coughing episodes. In general, a family history of allergies is an
important indication, directing the diagnosis towards allergic asthma in
children (Saadeh, et al., 2015).
Aim of the study
This study aims to identify relationship between dietary habits
among children and severity of bronchial asthma in Emergency
department and department of Allergy and Immunology at Assiut
University Children Hospital. This department provides services for all
patients with bronchial asthma within and outside of Assiut government.
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Research design
A descriptive research design was utilized in this study.
Setting
This study was conducted in emergency department and department of
allergy and immunology at Assiut University Children Hospital.
Sampling
The sample of this study was including convenience sample of all
asthmatic children coming to emergency department and department of
allergy and immunology at Assiut University Children Hospital during
six month. With the following criteria-:
Inclusion criteria:
1. Both sexes complaining of bronchial asthma.
2. Children with preschool age and school age (3-12 years old).
Exclusion criteria:
Children who suffer from other diseases beside asthma such as
(heart diseases, pneumonia, Etc.).
Tools of the study
After reviewing the relevant literature, two tools were utilized to
collect data pertinent to study.
Tool I: An interview questionnaire sheet
It was developed by the researcher to collect information from the
participants of the study sample and it’s include two parts.
Part (1): Personal characteristics of the studied children and their
parents such as: name, sex, age, grade in school, residence and level of
education of parents.
Part (2): Medical history which include two section-:
A)Clinical data: It was collected from participants and medical record as
past medical history of children and their families, current medical, risk