Transtorno do déficit de atenção e hiperatividade em crianças com rinite e/ou asma

Abstract

The association between Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) and respiratory allergies has been investigated by researchers, but the relationship between them remains unclear. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of ADHD in children with and / or asthma, as well as to know the clinical profile of children with probable disorder. A total of 57 patients between 4 and 13 years of age, followed up at the University Hospital / UFS allergy outpatient clinic, participated in the study. Data on sociodemographic profile, current allergy status were collected through the Rhinitis Control (R-CAT) and Asthma (c-ACT) questionnaires, as well as symptoms of hyperactivity and inattention by the Swanson Nolan and Pelham-IV (SNAP-IV) questionnaire. It was observed that among 57 children evaluated, all had rhinitis and 28 of them had associated asthma. The frequency of symptoms suggestive of combined ADHD was 7.0%, being 19.3% inattentive and 15.8% in hyperactivity. The mean age in hyperactive children was lower than non-hyperactive children. There was also a higher frequency of children with poor school performance, as well as learning difficulties in the attention deficit group. The R-CAT score was lower in the inattentive than not inattentive group. Angry and irritable behavioral traits were more frequent among inattentive patients. The present study concluded that the frequency of combined ADHD in children with respiratory diseases was similar to the general population and lower than that found in patients with allergic diseases. Hyperactivity and inattention alone extrapolated frequencies found in the general population. Children with ADHD had less control of rhinitis, school impairment and opposing behavior.