Correlación entre marcadores de laboratorio y gravedad de la enfermedad en pacientes con diagnóstico de asma en el Hospital Básico Durán, durante septiembre del 2022 a septiembre del 2024.

Abstract

Introduction: Asthma is a common chronic pathology worldwide, caused by persistent inflammation and muscle contraction of the airways, which makes urgent medical attention necessary. General objective: The purpose was to determine the association between laboratory markers, eosinophils and IgE, and the progression to complications of the disease in patients diagnosed with asthma at the Durán Basic Hospital, during September 2022 to September 2024. Methodology: It had a descriptive, correlational, retrospective, and cross- sectional research design. Results: The sample was made up of 138 children with asthma attacks, of which 38% and 1% presented moderate and severe attacks respectively, the average age was 8 years, it was evident that asthma attacks are more prevalent in summer during September and in females. The severity of asthma is associated with schooling, the fourth quarter of the year, increased IgE and eosinophilia in the blood, and a history of asthma or allergies in one's own or in one's family. Conclusion: It is important to take into consideration laboratory concentrates (IgE and eosinophils) in the follow-up of patients with asthma, since they can predict a future moderate or severe asthma exacerbation, without neglecting other modifiable risk factors.