A hierarchical cluster analysis of the psycological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Italian severe asthma patients.

Introduction: In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, a consistent medical concern raised among severe asthma patients, though the studies excluded an increased risk of severe disease as well as an increased susceptibility.The aim of the study was to apply the Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWBI) questionnaire to severe asthmatics during the COVID-19 pandemic and to evaluate the data with a hierarchical cluster analysis.

Methods: 114 severe asthmatics were asked to respond anonymously to the PGWBI questionnaire.