Exposure to second-hand smoke among patients with asthma: a cross-sectional study

Background: The prevalence of asthma varies among different regions based on the presence risk factors. Second-hand smoking is one factors that leads to an increased prevalence, exacerbation, and poor control asthma. Thereby, this study aimed investigate children impact second-hand patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional included parents in Saudi Arabia. It was conducted during period from July 2020 September using online questionnaire. Results: 300 participants; which 33.3% were suffering There no significant difference between asthmatic non-asthmatic participants regarding being exposed daily smokers, occasional or non-smokers (p = 0.14). patients nonsmoker parents 0.16). inside car 0.4). Conclusion: showed exacerbation