PMID: 19145385Jan 16, 2009Paper

Asthma and the new anti -smoking legislation. What has changed?

Revista portuguesa de pneumologia
Agata AreiasJosé Luís Castanheira

Abstract

January 2008 saw new legislation implanted in Portugal restricting smoking in closed public spaces. As second-hand smoke worsens asthma symptoms, it is important to understand how asthma patients feel this new legislation impacts on their well-being. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a convenience sample formed of 96 asthma patients who had Pulmonology appointments at the Pulido Valente and Santa Marta Hospitals. All data was collected from a standardised questionnaire with volunteer, anonymous and confidential answers. Epi Info software was used for statistical processing purposes, and the results analysed using the chi-squared test (alpha=5%). 67.7% of the patients polled were exposed to secondhand smoke until December 2007, with a higher percentage in those currently in work. A considerable percentage (39.6%) described positive changes (measured by improved performance of daily life activities, decrease in symptoms or lesser recourse to SOS medication), even though the majority did not recognise any improvement. 81.6% of those who noted positive changes said they were no longer exposed to second-hand smoke with the passing of the new legislation, and 65.8% stated that the smoking ban was the factor respons...Continue Reading

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