Bronchial Asthma Exacerbation in the Emergency Department in a Saudi Pediatric Population: An Insight From a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background Severe uncontrolled asthma in the pediatric population is a complicated disease and is considered a major challenge for pediatricians. Severe bronchial asthma in the pediatric population is related to significant morbidity and mortality. Children with complicated asthma are at a higher risk for unfavorable outcomes, including medication-associated adverse effects, severe life-threatening exacerbations, and poor quality of life.

Chronic Disease Patterns and Their Relation With Age, Gender, and Number of Visits in Three Primary Care Centers of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background and objective Chronic disease is a major health burden and is a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. However, there is little information regarding this topic in the region of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study is to assess the pattern of chronic diseases and the role of age, gender, and number of visits in three primary care centers in this region.