Effect of a short-term yoga-based lifestyle intervention on lung function and quality of life in bronchial asthma patients

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Eva ◽  
Ritesh Netam ◽  
Anjana Talwar ◽  
Anant Mohan ◽  
Raj Kumar Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Lifestyle Intervention ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Asthma Patients

scholarly journals Bronchial asthma control, quality of life, and psychiatric disorders vicious cycle: Asyut society point of view

2022 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samiaa Hamdy Sadek ◽  
Maha Mohamed El-kholy ◽  
Fareda Ahmed Mohammed ◽  
Reham Mohammed El-Morshedy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Symptom Control ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Healthy Control

Abstract Background Poorly controlled bronchial asthma limits patients’ quality of life (QOL), the condition which may potentiate the development of psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study was the assessment of anxiety and depression in bronchial asthma patients, and their interrelation with both level of asthma control and quality of life in our society. Results This study included 102 bronchial asthma patients, and 50 healthy control individuals. Patients had poorer QOL, and higher anxiety and depression scores compared to healthy control, moreover these scores were higher in uncontrolled asthma patients compared to controlled group. Poor QOL, frequent hospital admissions, and poor asthma control were the predictors for psychiatric disorders. Conclusion Depression and anxiety are frequently encountered in patients with bronchial asthma in our society; poor symptom control, poor QOL, and frequent hospital admissions are the main predictors for these psychiatric disorders.

scholarly journals Correlation of illness perception, asthma control, and lung function value to the quality of life of asthma outpatients

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Nadia Aisah Mayzika ◽  
Asri Wido Mukti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Illness Perception ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
The Relationship

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease and chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract that has an impact on the decreased quality of life. The design of this research is non-experimental cross-sectional. The variables of this study are illness perception, control of asthma, lung function values, and life quality of asthma patients. The relationship of asthma control, illness perception, lung function value, and life quality of asthma patients can be seen with structural equation modeling using Smart-PLS software. The results are only control of asthma affects life quality, where the coefficient value is 0.511, which is positive and significant (p = 0,000). Lung function value and asthma quality indicate that lung function has a positive relationship direction seen from the coefficient value of 0.306 but not significant (p = 0.061). The correlation between illness perception and life quality of asthma was negative, where the coefficient value was - 0.142 and not significantly different (p = 0.332). This means that the direction of the relationship is reversed; it means the quality of life of asthmatic patients, which affects illness perception by 14.2%. The conclusion is that the life quality of asthmatic patients is influenced by the control of asthma and lung function. But it’s different from illness perception, where there is a negative relationship between illness perception and life quality of asthma patients. Which means illness perception affects the life quality of asthma patients.

scholarly journals Asthma control, lung function, nutritional status, and health-related quality of life: differences between adult males and females with asthma

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriele Carra Forte ◽  
Maria Luiza Hennemann ◽  
Paulo de Tarso Roth Dalcin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Males And Females

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate health-related quality of life in asthma patients treated at a referral center in southern Brazil, identifying differences between male and female patients, as well as to evaluate differences between the males and females in terms of asthma control, lung function, and nutritional status. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving patients ≥ 18 years of age treated at an asthma outpatient clinic. We evaluated clinical parameters, lung function, nutritional status, and quality of life. Results: A total of 198 patients completed the study. The mean age was 56.2 ± 14.8 years, and 81.8% were female. The proportion of patients with uncontrolled asthma was higher among females than among males (63.0% vs. 44.4%; p = 0.041). The body mass index (BMI) and percentage of body fat were higher in females than in males (30.2 ± 5.8 kg/m2 vs. 26.9 ± 4.5 kg/m2 and 37.4 ± 6.4% vs. 26.5 ± 7.4%; p = 0.002 and p < 0.001, respectively). Quality of life was lower in females than in males in the following domains: symptoms (3.8 ± 1.5 vs. 4.6 ± 1.7; p = 0.006); activity limitation (3.6 ± 1.3 vs. 4.4 ± 1.5; p = 0.001); emotional function (3.6 ± 1.9 vs. 4.5 ± 1.7; p = 0.014); and environmental stimuli (3.2 ± 1.6 vs. 4.3 ± 1.9; p = 0.001). Conclusions: Male asthma patients appear to fare better than do female asthma patients in terms of health-related quality of life, asthma control, BMI, percentage of body fat, and comorbidities.

scholarly journals Influence of Particulate Matter during Seasonal Smog on Quality of Life and Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaicharn Pothirat ◽  
Warawut Chaiwong ◽  
Chalerm Liwsrisakun ◽  
Chaiwat Bumroongkit ◽  
Athavudh Deesomchok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Particulate Matter ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
The Impact

The impact of outdoor air pollution on the quality of life (QoL) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, as measured by the COPD assessment test (CAT) questionnaire, is limited. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a short-term increase in outdoor particulate matter in which the particles are less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) during a seasonal smog period on QoL, symptoms, and lung function in COPD patients. This prospective observational study was conducted at Chiang Dao Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand between March and August 2016. Measurement of QoL, severity of dyspnea, forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) were performed at both high and low PM10 periods. Fifty-nine patients met the inclusion criteria for enrollment into the study, with the mean age being 71.5 ± 8.0 years. Total CAT score, but not mMRC score, was statistically higher during the high PM10 period. The two lung function parameters, FVC and FEV1, were significantly lower at the high PM10 compared to the low PM10 period. We concluded that exposure to PM10 during the seasonal smog period resulted in short-term negative impact on the quality of life and lung function in COPD patients.

Short-term improvement in health-related quality of life in adult rhinitis/asthma patients treated with Acaroid®

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Cruz Niesvaara ◽  
J.A. Cumplido Bonny ◽  
H.R. Hernández Suárez ◽  
L. Almeida Quintana ◽  
T. Carrillo Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Therapeutic effect of a combination of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops in children with bronchial asthma, and its influence on quality of life

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 2005-2011
Author(s):  
Juan Zhang ◽  
Junmin Zhang ◽  
Fengxia Shi ◽  
Wei Tian ◽  
Xiuzhen Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Factors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of a combination of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops in bronchial asthma children, and its effect on quality of life.Methods: Sixty bronchial asthma children from June 2018 to June 2020 were collected and randomized into study group and control group (30 cases in each group). Control group received montelukast sodium (chewable tablets), while the study group received vitamins A and D drops (capsules) plus. Clinical efficacy, lung function, serum inflammatory factors, and quality of life were evaluated and compared.Results: Compared with control group, total treatment effectiveness was higher and the symptom remission period was shorter in the study group (p < 0.05). Post-treatment, the parameters of FEV1 and FVC increased in both groups, but higher in the study group (p < 0.05). Serum levels of CRP and IL-4 in both groups decreased after treatment, while serum IL-10 levels were significantly up-regulated. Compared with control group, the levels of these indicators were improved in the study group (p < 0.05). Post-treatment Chinese Version of Pediatric Quality of Life Asthma Specific Scale (PedSQL) score was higher than before treatment, with higher values (for all indicators) in the study group (p < 0.05).Conclusion: The combination therapy of montelukast and vitamins A and D drops produces good clinical efficacy in children with bronchial asthma. It significantly shortens the time taken for relief of clinical symptoms, improves lung function, reduces inflammatory response, controls asthma, and improves the quality of life of the patients.

scholarly journals PSYCHOEMOTIC FEATURES, STATUS OF COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND ASSESSMENT OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA PATIENTS’ QUALITY OF LIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-663
Author(s):  
Valentyna I. Velichko ◽  
Yana I. Bazhora ◽  
Galyna O. Danilchuk ◽  
Larysa I. Kolotvina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Cognitive Impairments ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Main Group ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Asthma Patients

Introduction: The worldwide pandemic of bronchial asthma (BA) is creating severe challenges for health care specialists. Asthma patients feature a number of psycho-emotional and cognitive impairments, mark the reduction of quality of life which limits response to therapy. The aim: to investigate psycho-emotional features, state of cognitive function and assess bronchial asthma patients quality of life. Materials and methods: 142 patients (61 men and 81 women) with bronchial asthma aged 19 - 57 y.o. were examined. The main group consisted of 78 patients with an uncontrolled course of asthma (UCBA). 64 patients with controlled asthma (CBA) were included in the comparison group. The subjective assessments of quality of life by questionnaire SF-36, assessment of asthma-dependent quality of life (AQLQ) was made. The patients’ emotional and psychological profile was assessed using the following tests and scales: MMSE, Montreal Scale for Assessing Cognitive Function, Hospital Alert and Depression (HADS) scale with a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the results. Results: According to the results obtained, the averaged profiles of the patients’ quality of life demonstrated the negative effects of asthma, especially its uncontrolled form. There were statistically significant differences in the quality of life in patients with UCBA according to the five criteria of the MOS SF-36 questionnaire as compared to the CBA group ( physical functioning, role-playing, caused by physical condition, general health, social functioning, viability). A comparison of the specific quality of life with the help of the AQLQ questionnaire revealed a significant negative effect of the uncontrolled course of the illness on the patients’ quality of life. The correlation analysis of the relationship between the course of asthma and the parameters of a specific life qality showed a close correlation between the level of asthma control and the overall evaluation of specific quality of life (r = 0 , 62; p < 0.001). The results of neuropsychological examinations in UCBA patients showed the presence of light predemention cognitive impairments. Manifestations of anxiety-depressive disorders were found in 44 (56.41%) patients in the main group, while in the comparison group, the symptoms of anxiety and depression were observed in 14 (21.88%) cases. Patients with UCBA noted a higher level of anxiety (11.5 ± 1.2 versus 6.9 ± 1.4, p <0.05), depression (8.3 ± 2.3 versus 5.6 ± 3.9) on the HADS scale compared with patients with CBA Conclusion: The psycho-emotional features revealed in UCBA patients can determine the prognosis of the disease and justify the expediency of additional diagnostic and therapeutic psychotherapeutic measures.

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