Respiratory Functions, Physical Activity and Quality of Life in A Child with Iron Deficiency Anaemia: An Evaluation-Case Report
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2025
Yazarlar: Özden GÖKÇEK, Yağmur Çam, Miray Başer, Çiğdem El
TOGÜ Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Uluslararası, 2025, cilt 5, ss 112-119
DOI: 10.52369/togusagbilderg.1467278
Özet
Childhood iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common disorders worldwide, causing fatigue and respiratory distress. These negative symptoms of childhood IDA significantly affect the quality of life (QoL). This case report aims to evaluate pulmonary function, physical activity, and QoL in IDA. A 13-year-old girl diagnosed with childhood IDA ten years ago was admitted to the hospital. The patient's demographic information and hemogram values were recorded. Respiratory function tests (PFTs), respiratory muscle strength (RMS), and a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were performed. Physical activity and QoL were assessed with the Children's Leisure Activities Study Questionnaire (CLASS) and Pediatric Quality of Life InventoryTM (PedsQL) 4.0, respectively. The patient's PFTs, RMS, and 6 MWT values were lower than expected. Additionally, the patient's QoL was negatively affected. This case report suggests that patients with childhood IDA should undergo physiotherapy evaluation in addition to medical treatment and be included in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.