An Overview of Pediatric Asthma: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Diagnosis: A Multi-Center Study

Objective: In this study, the epidemiology, clinical features, and diagnosis of paediatric asthma in a Pakistani hospital were examined. Methods: Between January 2018 and January 2019, a cross-sectional study was carried out in the paediatrics department of the LRH hospital in Peshawar. The research gathered information on the epidemiology, clinical traits, and diagnosis of paediatric asthma. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics were used. Results: The results of the study showed that the prevalence of asthma in the study population was 54%. The most common clinical symptoms reported by the children were wheezing (62.7%), coughing (58.2%), and shortness of breath (50%). The most common diagnosis of pediatric asthma was based on clinical symptoms (77.5%), followed by spirometry (17.5%) and laboratory tests (5%). Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that asthma is a significant health concern among the pediatric population in Pakistan.