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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoPrevalencia y factores de riesgo de asma bronquial en niños de 3 a 10 años(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2023) Paguay Morocho, Tannya Mariuxi; Alomía Castro, Paúl Esteban; 0350333449; ., .Introduction: Bronchial asthma, considered a reversible lower airway obstruction with an overproduction of mucus and bronchitis, is the most frequent childhood chronic disease; its prevalence and risk factors differ in different countries. General objective: To describe through an updated bibliographic review the prevalence and risk factors of bronchial asthma in children from 3 to 10 years old. Methodology: Comprehensive qualitative literature review based on the latest studies in databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane. The search for studies included articles published in indexed journals in English and Spanish. Results: The prevalence of asthma is 15-20% in the general population; in Latin America, it varies from 18.3% to 30.9%; in the United Kingdom, it is 14.9%; and in the United States, it is 24.4%. It is estimated that 1 in 12 American children have asthma. As age advances, it tends to decrease. Risk factors include a family history of asthma, allergens especially from house dust, contact with pets, obesity living in urban areas, and exposure to cigarette smoke, humidity, and mold. Conclusions: The prevalence of asthma in the pediatric population is high and is associated with various environmental, biological, and physical factors.