What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to examine the prevalence of asthma and related treatment practices in India.

February 11, 2022Open Access

Prevalence, time trends and treatment practices of asthma in India: the Global Asthma Network study

SSSheetu SinghJaipur Golden Hospital SSSundeep SalviSymbiosis International University DMDaya Krishan MangalIIHMR University

Key Points

This research aims to examine the prevalence of asthma and related treatment practices in India.
Conducted analysis of current wheeze prevalence compared to previous ISAAC studies.
Evaluated symptoms of severe asthma among subjects.
Identified instances of under-diagnosis and under-treatment.
Significant reduction in current wheeze prevalence compared to previous studies.
Widespread issues of under-diagnosis and under-treatment among individuals with asthma.
Identified causal factors contributing to decreased prevalence.

Abstract

The prevalence of current wheeze and its causal factors showed a significant reduction compared to previous ISAAC studies. Among subjects with current wheeze and symptoms of severe asthma, the problem of under-diagnosis and under-treatment was widespread.

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