Investigate Patients' knowledge with Bronchial Asthma about Risk Factors and Triggers: Suggested Nursing Instructions

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1 Teaching Member at the Care Institute of the Technical Medical Complex for Nursing in Luxor, Egypt.

2 Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

3 Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Egypt.

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Background: The most common chronic respiratory tract diseases is bronchial asthma. Aim: Investigate Patients' knowledge with Bronchial Asthma about Risk Factors and Triggers. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized to conduct the aim of this study. Subjects: A convenience sample included all admitted patients for chest department at Luxor fever hospital; total number of subjects was hundred fifty- two adult male and female patients; their ages ranged between18 to 65 years.  Setting: This study was conducted in the chest diseases department and outpatient clinic of patient admitted to Luxor fever Hospital, Egypt. Tool: Structured interview questionnaire included demographic, medical data, Risk factors and triggers of bronchial asthma Assessment Sheet. Results: Majority of the risk factors and triggers of patients with bronchial asthma include: family history of predisposing factors (B = .192, p = .007), occupational hazards (B = .204, p = .023), active smoking (B = .490,          p < .001) and exposure to irritating factors such as cleaning chemicals (B = .138, p = .001). Conclusion: The risk factors and triggers of patients with bronchial asthma include: Outdoor air pollution, Active smoking, occupational hazards, Family history of predisposing factors for bronchial asthma, exposure to an irritating factor, such as chemicals used in cleaning. Recommendation: Educational booklet to provide patients with the needed instructions and knowledge about risk factors and triggers of bronchial asthma.

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