Padonou C Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
General Pediatrics, Neonatology, Development Pediatrics and Neuropsychology, Pediatri Critical Care, Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric Unit, Oueme/Plateau Regional University Teaching Hospital, Porto- Novo, Benin
I have done my sub-speciality training in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Tennessee, where he founded the pediatric General Clinical Research Center.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Sagbo GG, Padonou C, Tohodjede Y, Bognon G, Bagnan-Tossa L, Donoumassou N and Zohoun L
Introduction: Asthma is the most common chronic diseases in children. Its diagnosis and management are still poorly implemented in Benin.
Objective: Assess the management of asthma in children aged six to 18 years according to GINA 2002 criteria in three university teaching hospitals located in the city of Cotonou.
Patients and methods: The research work was a case control study with assessment purpose; it was conducted from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015.
Results: A total of 115 asthmatic children were identified, i.e. a hospital-based frequency of 0.2%. Sex ratio was 1.5 and male predominance was noted. Asthma was diagnosed based on clinic symptoms and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) val... view moreĀ»