Table 2 Knowledge about asthma management and reasons for visiting ED department
From: Factors associated with patient visits to the emergency department for asthma therapy in Pakistan
| Variable | N | % |
|---|---|---|
| Reason for ED visit | ||
| Visit ED primarily to obtain a bronchodilator | 540 | 90.0 |
| Visit ED to obtain oxygen | 477 | 79.5 |
| The severity of asthma doesn’t allow the patient to wait for a clinic visit | 144 | 24.0 |
| Belief that the patient is treated faster in the ED | 153 | 25.5 |
| The ED is available 24 h a day | 243 | 40.5 |
| The patient treated directly without delay | 269 | 44.8 |
| Medication given as nebulizer at ED is more useful | 363 | 60.5 |
| Knowledge about asthma management | ||
| Take bronchodilator to relieve symptoms only | 534 | 89.0 |
| Stop ICS therapy when feel better | 557 | 92.8 |
| Believe long term use of inhaler unsafe | 183 | 30.5 |
| Believe continues use of inhaler cause dependence | 244 | 40.7 |
| Believe asthma therapy use its effect overtime | 200 | 33.3 |
| Does not know what trigger asthma symptoms | 498 | 83.0 |
| Does not know what should do during asthma attack | 215 | 35.8 |