Asthma Patients Knowledge Regarding Diagnosis and Treatment

Swati Kambli

Abstract: In all; 50 consecutive patients of bronchial asthma attending in and out patient services of from Dr. D. Y Patil hospital and research center; Nerul; Navi Mumbai were interviewed using questionnaire to determine how well informed they are about their disease. Methodology-: A cross-sectional survey was conducted mumbai questionnaire regarding pathology; key history points; risk factors; diagnosis; and management of asthma. Findings-Majority of the patients had wrong concepts about etiology of disease management; inhaled therapy; immunotherapy and the prognosis of asthma. Conclusion- Sincere and sustained efforts are required to impart health education to the patients and help them to participate in the self-management plans for asthma.

Keywords: Asthma, Patient, Knowledge, diagnosis, treatment

How to Cite?: Swati Kambli, "Asthma Patients Knowledge Regarding Diagnosis and Treatment ", Volume 3 Issue 6, June 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1871-1876, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=2014608, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/2014608