How does asthma influence the daily life of children? Results of focus group interviews

Table 4 Most important components of HRQL according to asthmatic children; results of the nominal group technique

Component of HRQL	Total score¹
Need to use medication	18
Effect of cigarette smoke	12
Shortness of breath	9
Being bullied by peers	9
Cough	7
Limitations due to allergic triggers (in general)	7
Unable to have a pet	5
Lack of concentration	4
Limitations in running	3
Limitations school gymnastics	3
Asthma attacks	3
Limitations in swimming	2
Limitations in sport activities in general	2
Doctor visits	2
Missing days at school	2
Being angry	2
Being sick	2
Hospital visits	1
Weather influence	1

¹ Children were asked to select a maximum of three worst components of asthma-specific health-related quality of life. The most important component according to a child received 3 points, the second most important component received 2 points, and the third most important component received 1 point. A total score per component was calculated.

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