Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022 - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022
Clinical Scorecard: Assessment of Asthma Prevalence and Contributing Factors in 6- and 7-Year-Old Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde, 2022
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by recurrent episodes of wheeze, cough, breathlessness, and chest tightness that vary over time.
Target Population
Care Setting
Key Highlights
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Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Promote integrated management of allergic diseases.
Consider pharmacological treatments such as inhaled corticosteroids.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Focus on reducing antibiotic use in early life, promoting breastfeeding, and consider asthma medications.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement routine asthma screening in schools.
Educate caregivers on asthma management and prevention strategies.
Encourage breastfeeding as a protective measure against asthma.
Develop emergency action plans for children with asthma.
