Age | Town environment
Item
5-11 years of age, enrolled in grades k-5 and living in one of 16 selected towns
boolean
C0001779 (UMLS CUI [1])
C0557750 (UMLS CUI [2])
Asthma Symptoms | Rhonchi | Persistent cough | Dyspnea | Chest tightness | Pharmaceutical Preparations Asthma | Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists
Item
[the screening questionnaire will determine asthma symptoms in the past 12 months (wheeze, persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness); and asthma medication use in the past 12 months (short-acting β2-agonists, long-acting
boolean
C0004096 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1457887 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0035508 (UMLS CUI [2])
C0562483 (UMLS CUI [3])
C0013404 (UMLS CUI [4])
C0232292 (UMLS CUI [5])
C0013227 (UMLS CUI [6,1])
C0004096 (UMLS CUI [6,2])
C2936789 (UMLS CUI [7])
Adrenergic beta-2 Receptor Agonists | inhaled steroids | Adrenal Cortex Hormones | Theophylline | Chromones | Leukotriene Antagonists | Mild persistent asthma | Moderate persistent asthma | Severe persistent asthma
Item
β2-agonists, inhaled steroids, oral steroids, theophylline, cromones, and/or leukotriene inhibitors). based on symptoms and medication, asthma severity will be categorized with a score adapted from the global initiative for asthma guidelines (1=mild transient, 2=mild persistent, 3=moderate, 4=severe). only children in categories 2 (mild persistent, 3 (moderate) or 4 (severe) will be eligible.]
boolean
C2936789 (UMLS CUI [1])
C2065041 (UMLS CUI [2])
C0001617 (UMLS CUI [3])
C0039771 (UMLS CUI [4])
C0008594 (UMLS CUI [5])
C0595726 (UMLS CUI [6])
C1960046 (UMLS CUI [7])
C1960047 (UMLS CUI [8])
C1960048 (UMLS CUI [9])
Patient Monitoring Home environment | Study Subject Participation Status
Item
for potential subjects satisfying these inclusion criteria, a passive no2 monitor will be sent to the home for placement in the main living space for one week. families will be called after one week and instructed to cap and return the no2 monitor in a pre-paid mailer. families of children living in homes where the one-week integrated average no2 concentration is > 20 ppb will be invited to participate. we will permit the enrollment of more than one eligible child per family.
boolean
C0030695 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0442519 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C2348568 (UMLS CUI [2])
Steroids Pharmaceutical Preparations | Asthma
Item
not using steroid medication for a condition other than asthma
boolean
C0038317 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C0013227 (UMLS CUI [1,2])
C0004096 (UMLS CUI [2])
Respiration Disorders | Asthma
Item
no chronic respiratory condition other than asthma
boolean
C0035204 (UMLS CUI [1])
C0004096 (UMLS CUI [2])
Relocation of home Planned
Item
no intention to move or relocate within 6 months
boolean
C2699029 (UMLS CUI [1,1])
C1301732 (UMLS CUI [1,2])