Publication Date: 2022/12/30
Abstract: Asthma remains the most common chronic respiratory disease in India. Although asthma is often believed to be a disorder localized to the lungs. Asthma frequently co-exists with other atopic disorders, particularly allergic rhinitis. World wide 80% of asthma deaths occur in low and middle-income countries. The prevalence of asthma in India is about 3%, 2.4% in adults, and 20% in children. This study was conducted to assess bronchial asthma among females age group (18 - 25) years at Sree Ramakrishna Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences and Hospital, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, India. Verbal consent was taken from the females by explaining the purpose of the study. The total number of study respondents was 30. The questionnaire contains 30 questions. The parameters of the questionnaire included respiratory disturbances, gastrointestinal discomfort, skin infection, stress, pain, and medication.This study shows and concluded that, females are aware about the bronchial asthma, but need more awareness about prevention of allergy symptoms and mental hygiene and also should improve the indoor and outdoor hygiene.
Keywords: Bronchial asthma, dust allergy, common cold.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7495767
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT22NOV1026_(1).pdf
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