asthma Flashcards
(15 cards)
what is asthma
respiratory illness
how many people suffer globally
334 million
how many people die each year
250000
what happens when exposed to triggers
asthma attack can happen
what is used to help
reliver medications and preventative
inhalers
what is the global prevalence of asthma
higher and middle income countries have a higher percentage of 13-14 year olds
higher rates - austrilaia , uk, usa
lower rates - Mexico, India, china , congo
africa has no data available
how many deaths globally are related to asthma
less than 1%
how many children have asthma
14%
asthma triggers
pollen
old air
dust
indoor allergies
smoking
family history
medication
obesity
exercise
asthma in western life
western lifestyle has shown to increase asthma prevalence in children
where have there been more deaths from asthma
higher income countries
global burdens
ajust life years
life long
taking medication
night time coughing
asthma attacks
colds cause symptoms to flare
economic burdens from asthma
in North America and Europe asthma medicine are the largest components of direct medical costs
management and mitigation of asthma
avoid triggers
take preventative medicine
prescription drugs
global asthma network
established in 2012
global asthma report in 2022
focus on reducing the burden of asthma improve asthma management
strives for a world with no asthma
