Risk Factors for Acute Asthma with The Severity of Acute Asthma in Hospitalized Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition with a prevalence of 1–29% of the population globally in many countries. According to the Ministry of Health in 2020, asthma is included in the category of diseases with the highest number of sufferers among Indonesians. The prevalence of asthma in Indonesia showed a figure of 4.5% of the population, which is equivalent to approximately 12 million individuals. Asthma associated with hospitalization can indicate uncontrolled asthma and a marker of the risk of asthma exacerbations in the future. Complications if acute asthma is not immediately treated properly will complicate heart failure, respiratory failure or respiratory arrest, pneumothorax, pneumonia, COPD, etc.
Metode: This study is a descriptive observational study with a quantitative approach. The sample in this study were adult acute asthma inpatients at RSIJ Sukapura from January 2021 – July 2025, totaling 83 patients. The number of adult acute asthma patients studied was 83.
Result: Of the 83 patients, most were aged 46–55 years, female, had mild to moderate acute asthma, and the most common triggering factor was respiratory tract infection.
Conclusion: The most common triggering factor for acute asthma in mild to moderate acute asthma is respiratory tract infection.