Publications by authors named "Atiqa Amirali"
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- The study investigated the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) among asthma patients and its effects on asthma control and quality of life (QoL) over an 8-month period.
- Out of 190 asthma patients surveyed, 71.6% were found to have GERD, with a significant proportion experiencing poor control of their asthma and lower QoL scores.
- Results indicated that those with GERD had notably lower scores in areas such as physical functioning, energy/fatigue, and bodily pain compared to those without GERD, highlighting the chronic disease's adverse effects on overall well-being.
Background: Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are reshaping the tobacco industry and just recently, a plan was sought to regularize HTPs in Pakistan. Pakistan provides an intriguing case study in this context, as tobacco use is deeply ingrained in public use. To ensure that future evidence-based policy recommendations are grounded in the public's knowledge, attitudes, and usage of HTPs, a nationwide survey must be conducted.
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