| Asthma in Michigan
Asthma Control
The goal of asthma therapy is to achieve control of asthma. Experts recommend that asthma control be defined as the following [1]:
- Prevention of chronic and troublesome symptoms.
- Require infrequent use (≤2 days per week) of Short-Acting Beta 2-Agonist medications.
- Maintain (near) "normal" lung function.
- Maintain normal activity levels, including exercise and attendance at work or school.
- Satisfaction with asthma care.
- Prevent recurrent exacerbations of asthma and minimize the need for emergency department visits or hospitalizations.
- Prevent progressive loss of lung function.
- Minimal or no adverse side effects from medications.
Prevalence of Characteristics of Uncontrolled Asthma for Children and Adults
with Current Asthma, Michigan, 2005 [2]
| Characteristic of Asthma Control |
Children
(<18 Years) |
Adults
(≥18 Years) |
| Had symptoms ≥9 days out of past 30 |
23.5% |
41.0% |
| Nighttime awakenings ≥5 days out of past 30 |
12.9% |
17.5% |
| Usual activities limited at least a little |
67.6% |
67.2% |
| Visited an emergency room or urgent care center for asthma ≥2 times in the past year |
9.5% |
7.6% |
| Hospitalized for asthma ≥1 time in the past year |
6.7% |
4.7% |
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Last Updated 03/09/2009
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