Adv Clin Exp Med
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Health Related Quality of Life of Children with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.
In the management of chronic diseases, treatment approaches have changed in recent decades. Not only are clinical outcomes assessed but also the patients' perception of their quality of life has become an important aspect. ⋯ Children suffering from CF perceive their HRQoL as poorer than children with asthma. In asthmatic patients, it is not sufficient to evaluate clinical outcomes (FEV1); subjective HRQoL should be also estimated in the course of patient care.