Search for: [Abstract = "Introduction In recent years, there has been observed a rapid increment in theincidence of asthma and obesity. Both of these diseases, as aconsequence of their common occurrence, generate problems in thebio – psycho – social areas, which are reflected in the quality of life ofthe children suffering from them.Therefore, asthma and obesity are now seen as some of the majorhealth and social problems in developing countries. Further studiesare needed to allow for the early identification of the risk factorsworsening the course of these two diseases. The evaluation of thevarious areas of the quality of life can contribute to an individual,therapeutic approach to children with asthma and associated obesity.The purpose of the studyThe purpose of the study in children with asthma, was to assess andcompare the quality of life and its domains according to theirnutritional status and to determine the clinical factors that havesignificant impact on quality of life among the patients.Materials and methodThe study included 59 children aged 8\-17, patients of the PulmonaryClinic of the University Children's Hospital in Krakow. The patientsunderwent 12 weeks’ observation in the course of 4 visits. Thefollowing surveys were made for each patient\: 1\) Paediatric AsthmaQuality of Life Questionnaire with Standardized Activities \(PAQLQ\(S\)\), 2\) Asthma Control Questionnaire \- the last week, 3\) AsthmaControl Test \(ACT\) – the last four weeks, 4\) Questionnaire of AsthmaSymptoms – the last 12 months. The caregivers of children weretested with the following surveys\: Paediatric Asthma CaregiverQuality of Life Questionnaire \(PACQLQ\). In addition, the child wassubject to a physical capacity test and respiratory function testincluding an assessment of bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Basing onthe classification of nutritional status using the BMI, children with"]

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