- Over 55% had an asthma
attack in the last year. [1]
- 20% are having asthma symptoms every day. [1]
- 25% have symptoms that disturb their sleep 3 or more
days during a given month. [1]
- 20% have gone to the emergency room for asthma care
in the past year. [1]
- who have taken asthma medication in the past 30 days,
44% have moderate
to severe
symptoms. [2]
- Compared to all Michigan adults, adults with asthma
are more likely to report that that their general health
is fair or poor. (28% versus 13%) [1]
- The average number of days adults with asthma cannot
work or do their usual activities due to their asthma
is 8 per year. [1]
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Goals
for Asthma Therapy*
- Minimal or no chronic asthma symptoms, day or night.
- No limitations on activities; no school/work missed because of asthma.
- Minimal to no recurrent exacerbations of asthma; no emergency department visits or
hospitalizations
- Minimal use of inhaled short acting
beta 2-agonist (<1 time per day; <1 canister per
month.)
- Normal or near-normal lung function.
- Minimal or no adverse side effects from medications.
- Satisfaction with asthma care.
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