Asthma control in adults in Asia-Pacific

Objective  The Asthma Insights and Reality in Asia‐Pacific (AIRIAP) survey collected detailed information on asthma severity and management in the urban centres of eight areas of the Asia‐Pacific region. This study compared asthma morbidity and management practices in these areas. Methodology  Follo...

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Published in:Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) Vic.), 2005-11, Vol.10 (5), p.579-586
Main Authors: ZAINUDIN, Bin M. Zin, KAI WEI LAI, Christopher, SORIANO, Joan B., JIA-HORNG, Wang, DE GUIA, Teresita S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Anti-Asthmatic Agents - therapeutic use
Asia Pacific
Asia, Southeastern - epidemiology
asthma
Asthma - epidemiology
Asthma - therapy
Asthma Insights and Reality in Asia-Pacific
Cost of Illness
epidemiology
Far East - epidemiology
Female
Health Services - utilization
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
management
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Patient Care Management - methods
Patient Care Management - organization & administration
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
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Summary:Objective  The Asthma Insights and Reality in Asia‐Pacific (AIRIAP) survey collected detailed information on asthma severity and management in the urban centres of eight areas of the Asia‐Pacific region. This study compared asthma morbidity and management practices in these areas. Methodology  Following recruitment, face‐to‐face interviews were completed with 2323 adults with diagnosed asthma, who had current symptoms or were using asthma medication. Comparisons between areas were made for asthma severity, asthma burden and management practices. Results  Asthma severity varied significantly between areas (P 
ISSN:1323-7799
1440-1843
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-1843.2005.00753.x