Effects of Khat (Catha Edulis) on Bronchial Asthma
<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It is always being a health burden across the globe. The active chemical present in Khat could have a bronchodilator effect like that of catecholamine. The present study aims at determining...
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Open Journal of Asthma - Peertechz Publications,
2018-05-18.
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| Summary: | <p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It is always being a health burden across the globe. The active chemical present in Khat could have a bronchodilator effect like that of catecholamine. The present study aims at determining the effect of khat chewing on bronchial asthma and lung function. </p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH) Adult Chest Clinic on 170 asthmatic patients with a 1.4 to 1 ratio of non-chewer to chewer. The interviewer-administered questionnaire, patient history and pulmonary function test using Spirometer were used to collect data.</p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/oja.000008 |