2024, Volume 17, Issue 3, pp 292 – 295

Impact of COVID-19 on asthma control in Kirkuk City: an analysis of post-pandemic trends

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Corresponding author Bilal Jamal Kamal Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq E-mail: bilal@uokirkuk.edu.iq

Abstract

Bronchial asthma, a common chronic respiratory disease, should be managed and controlled correctly to prevent symptoms and maintain a good quality of life. Viral upper respiratory infections, especially the widespread COVID-19 virus, can exacerbate asthma. This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 severity (mild, moderate, severe) on asthma control compared to a control group without COVID-19. Asthma control was assessed using Asthma Control Test (ACT) scores and spirometry before and after COVID-19 infection. Statistical analysis revealed a significant decline (P = 0.001) in asthma control following mild to moderate COVID-19 recovery, evidenced by increased asthma symptoms, lower ACT scores, difficulty managing asthma, and increased need for asthma medication.

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PMC ID: 11262596
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0175

Article Publishing Date (print): 3 2024
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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