Cognitive Disorders and Psychoemotional Maladaptation In Children with Bronchial Asthma

Abstract

The study included 118 children aged 5–12 years (mean age 7–9 years) with a verified diagnosis of moderate bronchial asthma in the remission phase. All patients were divided into three groups according to disease severity: Group I (mild form) – 47 children, Group II (moderate form) – 41 children, and Group III (severe form) – 30 children. Children with bronchial asthma demonstrated a progressive deterioration of cognitive functions, decreased self-esteem, increasing autonomic dysfunction, significant sleep disturbances, and high levels of anxiety and depression with increasing asthma severity. The obtained data highlight the need for comprehensive neuropsychological and psychosomatic screening, as well as the development of psychological support and correction programs within a multidisciplinary approach to the management of children with bronchial asthma.