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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Prevalence and Characteristics of Self-Reported Adult Asthma in Cyprus: A Population-Based Observational Study

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Pages 215-226 | Received 16 Nov 2022, Accepted 17 Jan 2023, Published online: 22 Feb 2023

Figures & data

Table 1 The Table Shows the Total Number of Inhabitants and of Participants Completed the First Screening (in Brackets) in Urban and Rural Areas of the Five Geographical Regions of Cyprus

Figure 1 The study population was allocated to the five geographical regions of Cyprus; Nicosia Larnaca, Paphos, Limassol and Ammochostos. In the map of Cyprus total number of inhabitants and number of subjects that completed the first screening are shown per geographical region.

Figure 1 The study population was allocated to the five geographical regions of Cyprus; Nicosia Larnaca, Paphos, Limassol and Ammochostos. In the map of Cyprus total number of inhabitants and number of subjects that completed the first screening are shown per geographical region.

Figure 2 Study consort diagram.

Figure 2 Study consort diagram.

Figure 3 Self-reported history of allergy and asthma in those completed the first screening (N = 1914). One out of four (24.8%) reported any type of allergies (asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, eczema, conjunctivitis) while 17.1% had asthma confirmation by a physician.

Figure 3 Self-reported history of allergy and asthma in those completed the first screening (N = 1914). One out of four (24.8%) reported any type of allergies (asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, eczema, conjunctivitis) while 17.1% had asthma confirmation by a physician.

Figure 4 Self-reported respiratory symptoms in those completed the first screening (N = 1914) and those with self-reported asthma (N = 327). *Indicates statistical significant difference, p < 0.05.

Figure 4 Self-reported respiratory symptoms in those completed the first screening (N = 1914) and those with self-reported asthma (N = 327). *Indicates statistical significant difference, p < 0.05.

Figure 5 Management of asthma in patients with self-reported asthma (N = 327).

Figure 5 Management of asthma in patients with self-reported asthma (N = 327).

Figure 6 Physicians handling asthma in Cyprus.

Figure 6 Physicians handling asthma in Cyprus.

Table 2 Anthropometric Characteristics of the Study Population

Table 3 The Spirometric Measurements and Measurements of Total IgE, and ECP in the Study Population (394 Subjects)