Childhood asthma in low and middle-income countries: Where are we now?. (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fischer, Gilberto Bueno; Sarria, Edgar E.; Camargos, Paulo; Mocelin, Helena Teresinha; Soto-Quiroz, Manuel; Cruz, Alvaro A.; Bousquet, Jean; Zar, Heather J.
• Is Part Of: Paediatric respiratory reviews. Volume 31(2019)
• Page Start: 52
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: Childhood asthma -- Low-income -- Burden; Pediatric respiratory diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Tract Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiratory Therapy -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Appareil respiratoire -- Infections, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; Appareil respiratoire -- Maladies, chez l'enfant -- Périodiques; 618.922
• DOI: 10.1016/j.prrv.2018.10.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1526-0542

Abstract

Summary: Pediatric asthma has been increasing in LMICs (Low Middle-Income Countries), leading to an important burden for both children and national health systems. Implementing measures to achieve control are influenced by the degree of organization health systems have, the availability and affordability of essential asthma medications, and the effective implementation of asthma programs and asthma guidelines. In this review authors give an updated view of the current situation of these components of asthma management in LMICs.