RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY OF LIFE AND ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS IN ADOLESCENTS: A REVIEW STUDY

TLDR

It is emphasized that the support of friends and family during the process of coping with asthma is crucial for adolescents, as it encourages them to adopt healthy habits, deal positively with the disease, and significantly improve their clinical condition.

Abstract

Objective: To describe, through a Systematic Literature Review, the relationship between quality of life and the diagnosis of asthma in adolescents. Method: Article searches were conducted in November 2023 in the electronic databases PubMed, Scielo, and the Capes Journals system using the descriptors Asthma, Quality of Life, and Adolescents. The inclusion criteria were articles published in the last 6 years (2018-2023), without language restrictions, and that addressed the topic. Results: A total of 23 potentially relevant studies were identified. Fifteen articles were excluded for not presenting a primary outcome related to the objective of this review. Thus, eight articles were included for final analysis according to the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: Some variables related to asthma in adolescents are uncontrollable, such as severity. However, others can be managed, such as body weight, sleep, among others. Therefore, it is emphasized that the support of friends and family during the process of coping with asthma is crucial for adolescents, as it encourages them to adopt healthy habits, deal positively with the disease, and significantly improve their clinical condition.