Uncontrolled asthma causes about 3,400 deaths in the United States every year.
That’s just one of the shocking statistics regarding the scope and impact of the asthma epidemic in this country. Other stats you might not know:
• 26 million people, including 7 million children, have asthma• Asthma attacks account for 1.75 million emergency department (ED) visits every year – one-fourth of all visits to the ED.• There are 14.2 million lost work days and 10.5 million lost school days every year due to asthma.• The cost of severe, uncontrolled asthma is 5 times more expensive than mild asthma.
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month – a great time to share information about asthma and how to keep it under control.
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has developed an infographic "Scope and Impact of the Asthma Epidemic" which clearly presents vital information for anyone suffering from asthma. Most importantly, the infographic address the benefits for asthma sufferers of seeing a board-certified allergist for their care. Allergists improve quality, cut costs and reduce emergency visits for uncontrolled symptoms. They understand asthma triggers and can work to develop a personal asthma action plan.
Please feel free to let me know if I can put you in touch with an allergist from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) who can discuss strategies for controlling asthma, and other allergy and asthma topics.
Thank you!
HollisHollis Heavenrich-Jones – Public Relations Manager – American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) – 847.427.1200 – [email protected]
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