Asthma Prevalence in Adolescent Students from a Portuguese Primary and Secondary School

• Main Authors: Pedro Flores (Author), José E. Teixeira (Author), Anna K. Leal (Author), Luís Branquinho (Author), Rui Brito Fonseca (Author), Sandra Silva-Santos (Author), Amanda Batista (Author), Samuel Encarnação (Author), António M. Monteiro (Author), Joana Ribeiro (Author), Pedro Forte (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide, with a considerable increase, especially in children. It is considered the main cause of childhood morbidity, school absenteeism, and limitations in sports practice. The causes are multifactorial, and their prevalence varies from region...