Table 2 Knowledge about asthma management and Reasons for visiting the ED (N = 450)
From: Factors associated with patient visits to the emergency department for asthma therapy
Variable | % |
|---|---|
Reason for ED visit | |
Visit ED primarily to obtain a bronchodilator | 86.7 |
Visit ED to obtain oxygen | 75.1 |
The severity of asthma doesn’t allow the patient to wait for a clinic visit. | 21.1 |
Belief that the patient is treated faster in the ED | 20.9 |
The ED is available 24 hours a day | 19.1 |
The patient treated directly without delay | 20.9 |
Medication given as nebulizer at ED is more useful | 19.6 |
Knowledge about asthma management | |
Take bronchodilator to relieve symptoms only | 87.3 |
Stop ICS therapy when feel better | 81.6 |
Believe long term use of inhaler unsafe | 42.7 |
Believe continues use of inhaler cause dependence | 35.1 |
Believe asthma therapy use its effect overtime | 40.3 |
Does not know what trigger asthma symptoms | 74.7 |
Does not know what should do during asthma attack | 28.9 |