Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to assess cases of asthma in known population. Materials & Methods: 128 cases of asthma of both genders were enrolled. Symptoms such as wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and shortness of breath were recorded. Family size, paternal and maternal education was also recorded. Results: Common symptoms were cough seen in 54 males and 40 females, wheezing in 69 males and 34 females, shortness of breath in 70 males and 41 females and chest tightness in 36 males and 48 females. The family size < 3 was seen in 46 and >3 in 80 patients, paternal education was high in 32, secondary in 60 and college level in 34. Maternal education was high in 53, secondary in 52 and college level in 21 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Maximum cases in males and common symptoms were cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. Key words: Asthma, cough, wheezing