From: How does asthma influence the daily life of children? Results of focus group interviews
Domain | Component | Number of statements by children of the focus groups |
---|---|---|
Limitations due to environmental triggers | ||
 | No pets1 | 28 |
 | Cigarette smoke | 21 |
 | Dust (house dust mite) | 18 |
 | Seasonal changes | 13 |
Physical complaints including asthma symptoms | ||
 | Cough | 49 |
 | Shortness of breath | 47 |
 | Wheezing | 34 |
 | Sore throat | 10 |
 | Asthma attack | 8 |
Limitations in activities | ||
 | Running | 39 |
 | Sport-activities, like cycling | 29 |
 | Swimming | 16 |
 | Physical education | 11 |
Impact on social life | ||
 | Being bullied, left out and not believed | 60 |
 | Visits to doctors, hospitals, tests | 32 |
 | Missing days at school | 22 |
 | Having to explain about asthma | 11 |
Emotional and mental impact (including self management components) | ||
 | Daily medication use | 22 |
 | Dependency on medication | 22 |
 | Difficult to concentrate/paying attention | 17 |
 | Feeling different (less popular) and lonely | 11 |