Table 1 Percentage distribution of the studied children according to their demographic and clinical characteristics (n = 33)
From: Effect of the Buteyko breathing technique on asthma severity control among school age children
Demographic data | The studied children (n = 33) | |
|---|---|---|
n | % | |
Sex | ||
Boys | 16 | 48.5 |
Girls | 17 | 51.5 |
Age in years | ||
6 ≤ 10 | 21 | 63.6 |
10–12 | 12 | 36.4 |
Mean ± SD | 8.79 ± 1.69 | |
Residence | ||
Urban | 14 | 42.4 |
Rural | 19 | 57.6 |
Educational level of caregiver | ||
Illiterate | 1 | 3.0 |
Low level | 1 | 3.0 |
Moderate level | 25 | 75.8 |
High level | 6 | 18.2 |
Diagnosis established since: | ||
1- 3 Years | 2 | |
More Than 3 Years | 31 | |
Family history of the disease: | ||
Yes | 22 | |
No | 11 | |
Factors that trigger asthma symptoms: | ||
Colds and viruses | 33 | |
Smoking around the child | 31 | |
House dust mites | 30 | |
Exercise | 26 | |
Emotions | 15 | |
Pollen | 4 | |
Food allergies | 3 | |
Other triggering factors ( perfumes, paints and flowers) | 7 | |
Frequency of asthma attacks per month: | ||
1–3 time/month | 22 | |
4–6 time/month | 9 | |
More than 6 time/month | 2 | |