Regional variation in the diagnosis of asthma among preschool-age children

Authors
Csonka, P Mertsola, J Kaila, M Ashorn, P
Citation
P. Csonka et al., Regional variation in the diagnosis of asthma among preschool-age children, PEDIAT A IM, 11(3), 2000, pp. 189-192
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
ISSN journal
09056157 → ACNP
Volume
11
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
189 - 192
Database
ISI
SICI code
0905-6157(200008)11:3<189:RVITDO>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
To study potential regional variation in asthma diagnostics, we retrospecti vely analyzed the management of 800 acutely wheezing preschool-age children in two university clinics in Finland. Multivariate modelling indicated tha t the place of treatment was a strong independent predictor of asthma diagn osis during acute symptoms, Similar regional preferences in diagnostic acti vity may exist in other countries.