Improvement in Asthma Symptoms with GINA Treatment
Author Information
Author(s): Boskabady Mohammad H, Rezaeitalab Fariba, Rahimi Najmah, Dehnavi Damon
Primary Institution: Ghaem Medical Centre, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Hypothesis
Does applying GINA guidelines improve treatment efficacy in asthmatic patients in Iran?
Conclusion
Adoption of GINA guidelines improves asthma symptoms and pulmonary function in asthmatic patients in Iran.
Supporting Evidence
- Asthma symptoms improved significantly in the intervention group after 2 months.
- Pulmonary function tests showed higher values in the intervention group compared to usual care.
- The use of asthma drugs was significantly reduced in the intervention group.
Takeaway
Following specific asthma treatment guidelines helps kids and adults with asthma feel better and breathe easier.
Methodology
Fifty asthmatic patients were divided into usual care and intervention groups, treated for 2 months, with symptom scores and pulmonary function tests measured at three visits.
Limitations
The study used the 2002 version of GINA guidelines and had a heterogeneous treatment regimen.
Participant Demographics
Fifty asthmatic patients, 15 females in usual care group, 16 females in intervention group, average ages 45 and 40 years respectively.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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