Publications by authors named "Oluwafemi T Ojo"
Article Synopsis
- Rapid urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa is linked to a rise in asthma cases among children and teens, particularly due to challenges in obtaining clinical diagnoses for those exhibiting symptoms.* -
- A two-phase study was conducted across multiple countries involving adolescents aged 12-14, where asthma symptoms were assessed through a questionnaire, and further evaluations were carried out on those with symptoms, including tests for lung function and environmental risk factors.* -
- The study aimed to gather data on the prevalence and severity of asthma in symptomatic adolescents, alongside objective testing methods like spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) to better understand asthma's impact on daily life.*
Background: Air pollution is the second largest risk to health in Africa, and children with asthma are particularly susceptible to its effects. Yet, there is a scarcity of air pollution exposure data from cities in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to identify potential exposure reduction strategies for school children with asthma living in urban areas in sub-Saharan Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is a high rate of poorly controlled asthma in Nigeria. The determination of the level of asthma control and associated factors in asthma patients attending clinics is important to identify those patients at risk of exacerbations. The objective of this study is to evaluate the level of asthma control of patients attending respiratory clinic in Lagos using the Asthma Control Test (ACT) and pre-forced expiratory volume in first second (PREFEV1).
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