Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among adult asthmatic patients in Northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among adult asthmatic patients in Northwest Ethiopia

Abstract Background Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation. The pathophysiologic processes of asthma can disrupt iron homeostasis, resulting in anemia. However, the association between asthma and anemia among adult asthma patients remains limited. Therefore, t...

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Main Authors: Yenealem Solomon, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Getachew Asmare Adella, Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Natnael Moges, Berihun Bantie, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Anteneh Mengist Dessie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Asthma
Anemia
Acute exacerbation
Hemoglobin level
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02501-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02501-9

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