Retrospective analysis reveals significant effects of COVID-19 on asthma severity and management, indicating nutritional status and corticosteroid use are critical factors.
Key Points
Hospitalization rates for pediatric asthma significantly increased during the pandemic, indicating a need for better management strategies.
A statistically significant association was found between hospitalization, breastfeeding, and asthma severity during COVID-19, highlighting important health practices.
Nutritional status and corticosteroid use were noted as key factors influencing asthma management before and during the pandemic.
Geographic differences in asthma severity were observed, suggesting that targeted interventions may help reduce healthcare disparities in pediatric populations.