[Factors influencing parental medication adherence in pediatric asthma].

Purpose: To identify the factors influencing parental medication control behaviors (inhaling corticosteroids and medication-taking) in pediatric asthma management.

Methods: A specially-designed questionnaire survey was conducted on 942 parents with asthmatic children in hospitals and elementary schools.

Results: Factor analysis on inhalation behaviors resulted in five factors: understanding of benefit, mastering on inhalation skills and medication management, family support, anxiety of side effects, and explanation from a doctor (cumulative contribution ratio=51.

[Prospective observational study of clinical course after stopping inhaled corticosteroids in child asthma].

Background: Prospective study was carried out to observe the clinical course and find out the clinical index to predict the outcome after stopping of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).

Subjects: One hundred twelve asthmatic children (aged 12.9+/-9.