Asthma severity and psychopathology in a tertiary care department for children and adolescent

摘要: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between severe asthma, type and incidence psychiatric problems in a pediatric population. A group 92 children adolescents (63 boys 29 girls) (mean age 11.7) investigated over one year by pneumology/allergy service unit. psychopathological two groups were compared: "mild" (n = 12) "moderate/severe" 80) persistent asthma as defined National Heart Lung Blood Institute (NIH). Various questionnaires completed patients including CBCL CPRS. examined an experienced psychologist using French version revised semi-structured diagnostic interview Kiddie-SADS. Twelve cases with intermittent or mild 80 moderate found. child gender ratio social class parents did not differ significantly across groups. Moderate/severe more often associated DSM-IV disorders. Similarly, there symptoms indicated several questionnaires. hyperactivity index (CPRS) higher for severely affected group, who also exhibited fewer daytime activities. Social skills, school self esteem were, overall, on similar level those mildly group. Severe different prevalence disorders symptoms, even if had trend toward being diagnosed anxiety STAIC scores. Both them total scores CPRS than asthma. Moderate appears be both particular categories problems, particularly anxious/depression symptoms. These observations suggest that it would valuable pay attention suffering from