| Asthma is a common respiratory disorder in children. |
391 (39.6) |
322 (32.6) |
275 (27) |
| Allergies are associated with asthma. |
305 (30.9) |
259 (26.2) |
424 (42.9) |
| Children with asthma have a low intelligent quotient (IQ). |
213 (21.6) |
375 (38.1) |
400 (40.5) |
| Asthma is curable. |
654 (66.2) |
84 (8.5) |
250 (25.3) |
| Asthma can be controlled with proper use of medication. |
753 (75.2) |
54 (5.5) |
191 (19.3) |
| Persistent cough may be a presentation of asthma. |
644 (65.2) |
115 (11.6) |
229 (23.2) |
| Asthma may cause speech difficulty during an attack. |
679 (68.7) |
75 (7.6) |
234 (23.7) |
| Rapid breathing in a child may result from asthma. |
528 (53.4) |
108 (10.9) |
352 (35.6) |
| Noisy breathing may occur in a child with asthma. |
559 (56.6) |
119 (12.0) |
310 (31.4) |
| Chest discomfort may be a complaint in asthma. |
505 (57.2) |
153 (15.5) |
329 (33.3) |
| Asthma symptoms may develop in an otherwise healthy child. |
411 (41.6) |
163 (16.5) |
414 (41.9) |
| Agitation and restlessness may signify worsening of a symptom. |
469 (47.5) |
88 (8.9) |
431 (43.6) |
| Drowsiness and confusion may signify a severe problem in asthma. |
526 (53.2) |
93 (9.4) |
369 (37.3) |
| Students with asthma may have itchy eyes. |
767 (77.6) |
59 (6.0) |
160 (16.2) |
| Students with asthma could have a recurrent runny nose. |
214 (21.8) |
181 (18.3) |
593 (60) |
| Students with asthma could have an itchy skin rash. |
215 (21.8) |
115 (11.6) |
658 (66.6) |
| Students with asthma could exhibit other allergies, including food allergies. |
287 (29) |
330 (34) |
365 (36.9) |
