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Asthma
Study findings on asthma in children are outlined in reports from Maulana Azad Medical College, Department of Community Medicine
July 8th, 2008
New research, 'General practitioners' knowledge of childhood asthma in Delhi, India,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from New Delhi, India, "To assess knowledge of childhood asthma among general practitioners (GPs) in Delhi, India. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 157 GPs were interviewed using a validated questionnaire, including six questions of local and social relevance." "A response rate of 78.5% was obtained. Although the GPs who participated in the study had adequate knowledge of the importance of appropriate treatment, the safety of inhalers/oral steroids and the role of medicines in the prevention of frequent asthma attacks,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-08)
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