Risk Factors of Gonzalez-Barcala et al for a Worse Quality of Life in an Adult with Asthma

 

Patient selection: adult with asthma

 

Risk factors for a worse quality of lfie:

(1) older age (>= 60 years)

(2) poor education (did not complete grade school)

(3) severe persistent asthma

(4) poor control of the asthma

(5) personal belief that adherence to medications is not important

(6) stressful event in the past 2 weeks

(7) current or former smoker

(8) recent hospitalization

 

Other factors that may contribute:

(1) body mass index >= 30 kg per square meter

(2) living alone

(3) not an active worker