Asthma Management Among Children With Food Allergy in the FORWARD Study During COVID-19
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
; 151(2):AB158, 2023.
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in English
| EMBASE | ID: covidwho-2245747
ABSTRACT
Rationale Asthma remains a significant comorbidity among children with food allergy (FA). Longitudinal data on the course of asthma in this population, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, is lacking. This study aims to describe asthma management and control among children with FA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods:
Children with FA (≤12 years old at enrollment) were enrolled into FORWARD, a prospective, observational cohort study. Data from participants with FA and asthma who completed a 12-month and 24-month post-enrollment asthma therapy assessment were included (n=125). Surveys were administered between January 2019 - July 2022, which includes the onset and duration of COVID-19. Responses to the same questions at the two time points were analyzed using tests of exact symmetry.Results:
Compared to the 12-month survey, caregivers at the 24-month survey more frequently reported that their children were not using their inhaler for quick relief (1.6% vs. 9.4%, p = 0.008) and were using their medication incorrectly (3.2% vs. 8.7%, p = 0.003). They less frequently reported that they were unsure whether their medications were useful (3.2% vs. 0.0%, p = 0.016). A similar distribution was observed when non-Hispanic Black and non-Hispanic White participants were compared. No significant differences were evident when comparing symptoms.Conclusions:
The symptom burden of asthma remained stable even during the pandemic. However, during this time, children with asthma were less likely to need a rescue inhaler and to be adherent to their maintenance regimen. Further longitudinal research on asthma management is necessary to better understand the potential impact of COVID-19.
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Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Year:
2023
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