BRONCHIAL ASTHMA IN SURXONDARYO REGION, UZBEKISTAN: EPIDEMIOLOGY, QUALITY OF LIFE, AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Keywords:
bronchial asthma, Surxondaryo, quality of life, WHOQOL-BREF, ACT, diagnosis, control, preventionAbstract
this study evaluates the quality of life and disease control among bronchial asthma patients in the Surxondaryo region. Based on a survey of 150 patients, the lowest WHOQOL-BREF scores were observed in the physical and psychological domains. Frequent asthma attacks and delayed diagnosis were identified as major factors reducing life quality.
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