Holistic Management of Pediatric Patients with Asthma through the Family Medicine Approach: A Case Series

Azwin Mengindra Putera (Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Dinda Sella Octaviana (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Fanny Gunawan (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Manika Putri Kunigara (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Junjungan Nimasratu Rahmatsani (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Lavenia Kurniawati (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Ferrel Bramasta (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Istianah Istianah (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Jihan Nabila Pranjasdhina (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Gerald Sebastian Davis (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Ashfa Diniyya Assabella (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Akbar Rizky Ramadhan (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Veronika Intan Krismaningrum (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.)
Wigaviola Socha Purnamaasri Harmadha (Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.)

Jurnal Respirasi (JR)
Vol. 9 No. 3 (2023): September 2023

Introduction: Asthma is a global problem, with around 100-150 million people estimated to suffer from this disease. Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 8.4% of people in the United States suffer from asthma. Asthma requires holistic treatment, one of which is family medicine. However, there is a lack of data or research discussing this matter. Hence, this case report aims to provide an overview of family medicine in asthma, especially in children. Case: This study is a case series report involving four pediatric patients with asthma. Data collection was performed by conducting home visits and hetero-anamnesis. Many things affect asthma treatment apart from pharmacology, including family medicine. In this case series, the role of the family proved significant in the patient's healing and daily functioning. Conclusion: Family medicine is a type of holistic management critical in various diseases, especially asthma. Support from the patient's family and environment has an essential role in the success of asthma therapy in children.