Perimenstrual asthma and premenstrual disorders in adolescents with asthma

Asthma is a common chronic disease in pediatric patients, and perimenstrual asthma (PMA) refers to the worsening of asthma symptoms during the perimenstrual period, mainly reported in adult women. However, there is limited information regarding the exacerbation of symptoms in the presence of premenstrual disorders (PMDs) in adolescents. This pilot observational study aims to investigate the frequency and potential association of PMA and PMDs in a clinical sample of adolescents with asthma.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - November 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Authors: Valeria Calcaterra, Andrea Farolfi, Enza D'Auria, Annalisa De Silvestri, Paola Baldassarre, Francesca Ferrara, Lara Tiranini, Michele Ghezzi, Nicol ò Garancini, Luca Bernardo, Rossella E. Nappi, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti Source Type: research