Breathlessness is a symptom of asthma that occurs in relation with lower airway obstruction. However, this sensation is not specific of asthma and may be the expression of other disorders. In particular, it can testify to anxiety or hyperventilation, two disorders frequently associated with asthma. The systematic interpretation of dyspnea as a manifestation of asthma in asthmatic patients may lead to an inappropriate increase in asthma controllers. Identifying the cause of dyspnea in asthmatic patients (airway obstruction, anxiety or hyperventilation) is therefore crucial for the clinician. This could be facilitated by a multidimensional assessment of dyspnea, evaluating the kind of sensation felt by the patient (for example chest tightness, air hunger etc.) and emotions associated to respiratory sensations (for example anxiety, fear etc.). The objectives of this project are to assess: (1) the sensory and affective dimensions of dyspnea in asthma and, (2) their connection to asthma control, anxiety and depression.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
133
MultiDimensional Profile (MDP), Anxiety-Depression Hospital Scale (HADs), Nijmegen
Ch Dunkerque
Dunkirk, France
Hopital Saint Vincent - Saint Antoine - Lille
Lille, France
Hop Calmette Chu Lille
Lille, France
Hu Paris Nord Site Bichat Aphp - Paris 18
Paris, France
Hu Paris Sud Site Kremlin Bicetre Aphp - Le Kremlin Bicetre
Paris, France
Description of the sensory and affective dimensions of dyspnea
MultiDimensional Profile (MDP) scores QS and A2
Time frame: At baseline
Association between dyspnea intensity and asthma control
Correlation between MDP scores QS and A2 and ACQ-5 Correlation between MDP scores QS and A2 and ACQ-5
Time frame: At baseline
Association between dyspnea intensity and anxiety
Correlation between MDP scores QS and A2 and anxiety score HAD-A
Time frame: At baseline
Association between dyspnea intensity and hyperventilation
Correlation between MDP scores QS and A2 and the Nijmegen score
Time frame: At baseline
Association between change in dyspnea intensity and in asthma control
Correlation between change in MDP scores QS and A2 and change in ACQ-5
Time frame: Difference between baseline and 6 months
Association between change in dyspnea intensity and in anxiety
Correlation between change in MDP scores QS and A2 and change in HAD-A score
Time frame: Difference between baseline and 6 months
Association between change in dyspnea intensity and in hyperventilation
Correlation between change in MDP scores QS and A2 and change in the Nijmegen score
Time frame: Difference between baseline and 6 months
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