Growth velocity and weight gain in prepubertal asthmatic children
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2017
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Renosto, Larissa Celiberto [UNIFESP]
Acatauassu, Carla [UNIFESP]
Andrade, Itana [UNIFESP]
Rafael, Marina Neto [UNIFESP]
Paulino, Talita Lemos [UNIFESP]
Suano-Souza, Fabola Isabel [UNIFESP]
Sole, Dirceu [UNIFESP]
Saccardo Sarni, Roseli Oselka
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Objective: To evaluate the stature growth rate (GR) and the weight gain of prepubertal asthmatic children. Method: A retrospective cohort study evaluating medical records of 85 children diagnosed with asthma, aged less than 9 years, of both sexes, with at least one year of follow-up in the allergy outpatient clinic. The data on the disease, weights and heights were collected through a standardized questionnaire on two occasions, with an interval of one year. The curves proposed by Tanner were applied for the analysis of the GR, and the Z-score of the GR (ZGR) was calculated. Results: Excess weight (risk for overweight, overweight and obesity) was observed in 31.8% (27/85) of the patients, but there was no association with the severity of asthma. Low GR (ZGR < -2) was found in 13.9% (11/79) of patients, most frequently among children with moderate/severe persistent asthma compared to persistent mild and intermittent forms (7/11 - 63.6% vs. 21/68 - 30.2%, respectively, p=0.047). Use of steroids (dose, type and time of use) was not associated with GR. Conclusion: GR was most affected in children with moderate/severe asthma.
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Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira. Sao Paulo, v. 63, n. 3, p. 236-241, 2017.