Factors associated with asthma recurrence: a narative review

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: Asthma is a chronic, heterogeneous airway disease characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and inflammation, affecting children, adults, and the elderly. There are multiple factors that caused the recurrence, including: air pollution, exercise, emotional, stress, medication, etc. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex interplay of these factors and to develop more effective strategies for preventing and managing asthma recurrence.

Objective: To explore and analyze more deeply the factors that influence and are associated with the history of asthma attacks in asthmatic patients.

Methods: This paper was written using the literature review method with the keywords “Asthma,” “Asthma Attack,” and “Asthma Risk Factors.” The scientific articles reviewed in this study consist of five articles related to the factors contributing to the history of attacks in asthmatic patients. Five articles were selected from 19 relevant open-access, full-text studies, focusing on factors contributing to asthma attack history. Articles with incomplete structures or in review format were excluded.

Results: Factors associated to the history of asthma attacks in asthmatic patients include gender, body mass index (BMI), genetics or family history, childhood asthma history, respiratory tract infections, stress, anxiety, depression, physical activity level, exposure to cigarette smoke, environment, weather changes, and allergen factors.

Conclusion: This literature review identifies gender, BMI, genetics, childhood asthma history, respiratory infections, stress, anxiety, depression, physical activity, cigarette smoke exposure, environmental factors, weather changes, and allergens as potential triggers for asthma attacks. Analyzing these factors is crucial for preventing asthma and its recurrence.