The Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal – RIICS, of Fundación Universitaria María Cano, presents a new article that contributes to the understanding of asthma attacks in children, highlighting the role of respiratory infections as a relevant factor in their occurrence.

Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood and a significant cause of medical consultations, especially when respiratory crises occur, affecting the quality of life of children and their families. In this context, scientific research plays a key role in better understanding the factors associated with these conditions.

The observational cross-sectional study analyzed 109 children between 6 and 11 years old diagnosed with asthma, treated at a healthcare institution in Medellín during 2024. The results showed that 19% of the participants experienced at least one asthma attack during that period, most of them mild.

Among the factors evaluated, recent respiratory infections were found to be significantly associated with the occurrence of these episodes. However, researchers emphasize that, due to the study design, these findings should be interpreted with caution, as they do not establish causal relationships and present a certain degree of uncertainty.

This new contribution published in RIICS highlights the importance of strengthening prevention strategies, particularly the control of respiratory infections in children with asthma, as part of a comprehensive approach to disease management. It also underscores the need for longitudinal studies to better understand these factors and guide more effective interventions in the future.

Through publications like this, the Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal – RIICS continues to position itself as a key academic platform for the dissemination of relevant scientific knowledge, contributing to the advancement of health research and the improvement of population well-being.

To learn more about this study, you can access the full article published in the Research and Innovation in Health Sciences Journal – RIICS, click here.

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