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Prevalence and determinants of asthma in adults in Kinshasa

201730 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

Asthma is relatively frequent in adults in Kinshasa, a prevalence similar to those reported elsewhere in Africa. Family atopy and the presence of a cat in the house could be the most common determinants to be confirmed with national survey in order to design guidelines for the control of asthma.

Research topics

  • Asthma and respiratory diseases
  • Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
  • Pediatric health and respiratory diseases

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176875

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