Determinants of asthma control among children in Saudi Arabia.

摘要: AbstractObjective: Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children. Uncontrolled asthma may considerably decrease quality of life for patients and their families. Our objective was to identify possible risk factors poor control in Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted children with aged 4–11 years who attended a pediatric clinic follow-up visits at one major teaching hospitals Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. status measured by childhood test. Multiple logistic regression analysis performed explore relationships between outcome exposure variables. Results: present 89 out 158 (59.3%). improved number siblings. Control 69% two or three siblings (OR = 0.31, 95% CI = 0.10–0.96) 87% four more (OR = 0.13, CI = 0.04–0.48). Similarly, an increased knowled...