scholarly journals Efficacy of air purifier therapy for patients with allergic asthma

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaying LUO ◽  
Zhao Chen ◽  
Li-li Ou ◽  
Xin-yuan Lin ◽  
Hai-cheng Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Allergic Asthma ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Air Purifier ◽  
Der P1

Abstract Background and Objectives: The prevalence of allergic disease, which has a severely negative effect on patients' quality of life, has been increasing in recent years. Environmental intervention is internationally regarded as a feasible method for controlling asthma. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of air purifier therapy for patients with allergic asthma. Methods: In total, 38 subjects were divided into a treatment group and a control group. All subjects were under the age of eighteen years and had been clinically diagnosed with allergic asthma. The treatment group used High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) air purifiers for six consecutive months, and the control group did not use the air filters. Particulate matter (PM) data and dust samples (bedding and a static point) were collected from the subjects' bedrooms before they started to use the air purifiers and each month thereafter. Simultaneously, the subjects were asked to complete a questionnaire for the Asthma Control Test (ACT) or Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT). Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) tests were performed at the start and end of the study. The concentrations of Der p1 and Der f1 were measured in the dust samples. Results: 1. After utilizing an air purifier, the concentrations of house dust mite (HDM) allergens (Der p1+ Der f1) in the bedding and static samples decreased by 68.3% and 71.0%, respectively. In addition, the PMindoor/outdoor levels significantly decreased. 2. The ACT and C-ACT scores in the treatment group maintained a steady significant upward trend. 3. At the end of the study, the FENO levels in both groups were lower, although the differences were not significant. Conclusions: HEPA air purifiers are able to decrease indoor HDM allergen and PM levels and improve quality of life in allergic asthma patients.

scholarly journals Efficacy of air purifier therapy for patients with allergic asthma

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Jia-ying Luo ◽  
Ou Li-li ◽  
Ma Jing ◽  
Lin Xin-yuan ◽  
Fan Li-min ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Allergic Asthma ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Air Purifier ◽  
Der P1

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of air purifier therapy for patients with allergic asthma.Methods: Thirty-eight subjects were categorized under two groups namely treatment group and control group. All subjects were under 18 years of age and they had been clinically diagnosed with allergic asthma. The treatment group used high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers for six consecutive months, and the control group did not use the air filters.Particulate matter (PM) data and dust samples (from bedding and a static point) were collected from the subjects’ bedrooms before they started using the air purifiers and each month thereafter. Simultaneously, the subjects were asked to complete a questionnaire for the Asthma Control Test (ACT) or Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT). Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO) tests were performed at the start and end of the study. The concentrationsof Der p1 and Der f1 were measured in the dust samples.Results: (1) After utilizing the air purifier, the concentrations of house dust mite (HDM) allergens (Der p1+ Der f1) in the dust samples decreased. In addition, the PM indoor/outdoor values significantly decreased. (2) The ACT and C-ACT scores in the treatment group maintained a steady significant upward trend. (3) At the end of the study, the FENO levels in both groups were lower, although the differences were not significant.Conclusions: It is witnessed that HEPA air purifiers can decrease indoor HDM allergen and PM levels and improve the quality of life for allergic asthma patients.

Development of a nomogram to estimate the quality of life in asthmatic children using the Childhood Asthma Control Test

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 514-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Montalbano ◽  
Giovanna Cilluffo ◽  
Manuel Gentile ◽  
Giuliana Ferrante ◽  
Velia Malizia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Asthmatic Children

scholarly journals Correlation between the Korean Version of Asthma Control Test and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adult Asthmatics

2008 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyouk-Soo Kwon ◽  
So-Hee Lee ◽  
Min-Suk Yang ◽  
Sang-Min Lee ◽  
Sae-Hoon Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Assessment of the quality of life in children and adolescents with asthma

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Duška Jovič ◽  
Snežana Petrović-Tepić ◽  
Darija Kneževic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Cross Sectional

Introduction: Asthma is a global health problem that negatively affects various aspects of the quality of a person's life. The aim of the study was to examine the quality of life in children and adolescents with asthma and the correlation between the degree of asthma control and the quality of life.Methods: The cross-sectional study included 100 children and adolescents with asthma over a six-month period in 2015. The study used: Standardized Pediatric Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAQLQ(S)) for the assessment quality of life and the questionnaires for the assessment of asthma control for two age groups: Asthma Control Test (ACT) for adolescents and Childhood Asthma Control Test (C-ACT).Results: 62 boys and 38 girls aged 7−17, whose average age was 11.2 (s = 2.7) years were included in the study. The overall PAQLQ(S) score ranged between 3.30 and 7.00 with an average mean value of 5.95. The findings have showed that most children with asthma estimated their overall PAQLQ(S) on the positive end of the scale. The children reported more impairment in the domain of 'Emotion' ( = 5.84) than in 'Activities' and 'Symptoms'. The percentage of adolescents in the category of poor control (12.5 %) was significantly lower than in the group of children (25.0 %). In both groups of children, the sub-scale 'Symptoms' was in highest correlation with the degree of asthma control (r = 0.915, p < 0.01).Discussion and conclusion: In this study the children and adolescents with asthma showed an overall good quality of life. Control of asthma symptoms in children and adolescents positively influenced their quality of life.

scholarly journals The Quality of Life on Asthmatic Adolescent and Its Correlation with the Severity and Control of Asthma

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Adhia Garina ◽  
Muhammad Ridho Grahadinta ◽  
Ferry Achmad Firdaus Mansoer ◽  
Intan Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Asthma Severity ◽  
Control Test ◽  
Asthma Control Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman's Rho ◽  
Global Initiative For Asthma ◽  
Global Initiative

Asthma is considered a global health problem that, if not managed properly, can reduce the sufferers' quality of life. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the quality of life from the perspectives of asthma severity and the asthma control level. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to June 2018 on asthmatic adolescents aged 12–14 years old in two public junior high schools in Bandung city, Indonesia. The diagnosis, history of asthma,  severity, and asthma control were established based on the National Asthma Guidelines from the Indonesian Pediatric Society, Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), asthma control test (ACT), and ISAAC questionnaire. Statistical analysis performed using SPSS v.20 with Spearman's rho to determine the significance. The gender distribution of the 98 subjects was almost similar with slightly more girls (51%). The median age was 13±1 years with average ACT, FVC, and PAQLQ(S) total scores of 20±4, 78±16%, and 5.3±1.3, respectively. The domain scores for symptoms, activity limitations, and emotional function were 4.9±1.4, 5.0±1.3, and 5.7±1.1, respectively. There are correlations between the total  PAQLQ(S) score and asthma severity (p<0.001, r=−0.5) and the level of asthma control (p<0.001, r=0.6). In summary, the quality of life has a relationship with asthma severity and the level of asthma control. Asthma management should not only focus on medication but also ways to maintain a good quality of life. KUALITAS HIDUP REMAJA ASMA DAN HUBUNGANNYA DENGAN KEKERAPAN GEJALA DAN DERAJAT KENDALI ASMAAsma masih menjadi masalah kesehatan penting yang jika tidak ditangani baik, asma dapat menurunkan kualitas hidup anak. Tujuan penelitian ini menilai kualitas hidup dan hubungannya dengan kekerapan gejala dan derajat kendali asma. Penelitian cross-sectional ini dilaksanakan dari bulan Februari hingga Juni 2018 pada remaja asma berusia 12–14 tahun di dua SMPN di Kota Bandung, Indonesia. Diagnosis, riwayat asma, kekerapan gejala, dan derajat kendali asma berdasar atas Pedoman Nasional Asma Anak Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia, Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), asthma control test (ACT), dan kuesioner dari ISAAC. Analisis statistik menggunakan SPSS v.20 dengan uji Spearman’s rho untuk menentukan signifikansi. Distribusi gender dari 98 subjek penelitian hampir sama dengan sedikit lebih banyak perempuan (51%). Usia rerata subjek 13±1 tahun dengan skor rerata ACT, FVC, PAQLQ(S) masing-masing 20±4, 78±16%, dan 5,3±1,3. Skor domain gejala, keterbatasan beraktivitas, dan fungsi emosi masing-masing 4,9±1,4; 5,0±1,3; dan 5,7±1,1. Terdapat hubungan skor total PAQLQ(S) dengan kekerapan gejala (p<0,001; r=−0,5) dan dengan derajat kendali asma (p<0,001; r=0,6). Simpulan, kualitas hidup berhubungan dengan kekerapan gejala dan derajat kendali asma. Pengelolaan asma sebaiknya tidak hanya memperhatikan pengobatan, tetapi juga menjaga kualitas hidup yang baik.

scholarly journals Impact and cost-effectiveness evaluation of a community-based rehabilitation intervention on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Ye ◽  
Dawei Zhu ◽  
Siyuan Chen ◽  
Xuefeng Shi ◽  
Rui Gong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Treatment Group ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Hearing loss is quite prevalent and can be related to people’s quality of life. To our knowledge, there are limited studies assessing the efficacy of hearing interventions on quality of life in adults. Therefore, we aim to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the impact and cost-effectiveness of community-based hearing rehabilitation on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss. Methods/design In this two-arm feasibility study, participants aged 16 and above with some degree of hearing loss (n = 464) will be recruited from Linyi City, Shandong Province. They are randomly assigned to the treatment group or the control group. Those in the treatment group are prescribed with hearing aids, while those in the control group receive no intervention. Reinstruction in use of devices is provided for the treatment group during booster visits held 12 months post-randomization or unscheduled interim visits when necessary. Data are collected at baseline and the follow-up 20 months later. The primary outcome is changes in quality of life over a 20-month study period. Secondary outcomes include sub-dimensions in quality of life, physical functioning, chronic diseases, cognitive function, depression, social support, hospitalizations, falls, and healthcare costs. Finally, we will evaluate whether hearing aids intervention is cost-effective to apply in a large scale. Discussion The trial is designed to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of a community-based rehabilitation intervention on quality of life among Chinese adults with hearing loss. We hope that it would help improve the well-being for Chinese adults and provide references in policy and practice for China and other countries. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900024739. Registered on 26 July 2019.

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