The effect of asthma on the quality of life in children

Abstract

Background: Asthma is one of the more frequent long-term respiratory problems around the world, it causes lots of sickness and even mortality in every age group, but it feels harsher during childhood. Objective: To look at and sort through how asthma affects quality of life in children who are under 13 years old. Methods: We did a case control study, across several hospitals in Iraq from 18 March 2021 to 24 July 2022. 65 pediatric patients, all under 13 years, were included. They were placed into a patient group and a control group. The data was collected then analyzed and interpreted with SPSS statistical software, yes. Results: The symptom load-like chest tightness, cough, and trouble breathing-seemed to slow recovery and also raise asthma risk among the affected children. Also, complications were not just present, they were significantly harder to control in the asthmatic pediatric group than in the controls. Kids with high obesity showed more vulnerability to asthma, roughly 70% had increased risk that stayed even through childhood and adolescence. Discussion: Coexisting conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, and obesity were taken as key factors that worsen asthma severity. Improper inhalation technique was also noted as a multivariate predictor for poor asthma outcomes, and this was especially visible in children with higher obesity indices, compared to the control group. Conclusion: Obesity, along with coexisting comorbidities and incorrect inhaler use, are major predictors linked to asthma susceptibility and also to worse disease control in children under 13 years old. Spotting these issues early, and then doing targeted, practical management for the modifiable risk factors, could lessen the overall asthma burden and help improve quality of life for children through adolescence.