Table 3 Potential Contributing Socioeconomic and Psychological Factors in the Difficult-to-Control Asthmatic
From: The Difficult-to-Control Asthmatic: A Systematic Approach
Socioeconomic risk factors |
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Poverty |
Race |
Access to medical care |
Adherence |
Psychosocial issues (eg, crime, violence, unemployment) |
Environment (indoor and outdoor allergens and irritants, eg, tobacco smoke, NO2) |
Differing cultural practices |
Psychological factors |
Negative emotions |
Functional symptoms |
Anxiety/panic disorders |
Depression |