Table 3: Distribution of students as regards severity of asthma attack and medications used.
N (%)
Severity of asthma attack
-Missed school day due to asthma symptoms.
• No absence
• <5days
• 5-10 days
• >10 days
-Acute asthma symptoms at school
-Hospitalization due to asthma symptoms
-ICU admission

170(55.2%)
65(21.1%)
31(10.1%)
42(13.6%)
56(18.2%)
26(46.4%)
56(3.3%)
Medications used
-Nebulizer at home
-Antibiotic
-Cough remedies
-Inhalers
• On demand
• Regular
29(15.7%)
80(43.2%)
112(60.5%)
53(28.6)
23(12.4%)
30(16.2%)