Economic burden of asthma: a systematic review

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Authors

Katayoun Bahadori · Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

Mary M. Doyle‐Waters · Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

Carlo A. Marra · University of British Columbia Hospital

Larry D. Lynd · University of British Columbia Hospital

Kadria Alasaly · BC Centre for Disease Control

John R. Swiston · University of British Columbia Hospital

Js Mark FitzGerald

Abstract

Despite the availability of effective preventive therapy, costs associated with asthma are increasing. Strategies including education of patients and physicians, and regular follow-up are required to reduce the economic burden of asthma.

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Asthma and respiratory diseases Global Health Care Issues Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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Published in: BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 24-24

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2466-9-24

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Economic burden of asthma: a systematic review

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