The global burden of asthma is significant. 1 Although mortality rates have improved, recent
data have suggested that even in developed economies, asthma deaths are at …

Asthma is the most common non-communicable disease in children and remains one of the
most common throughout the life course. The great majority of the burden of this disease is …

Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world, and previous
studies have reported low levels of control. Recent developments in the availability and use …

Asthma prevalence is increasing worldwide, and surveys indicate that most patients in
developed and developing countries, including South Africa, do not receive optimal care …

Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways that affects roughly
358 million people globally. It is a serious global health problem with an increasing …

Background. Asthma is the most common reason for emergency visits to hospital and loss of
productive hours. In Saudi Arabia, asthma affects more than 2 million people and majority of …

Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by airway obstruction
and hyper-responsiveness. Studies suggest that household fuel exposure and housing …

Background Zambia is currently experiencing an epidemiological transition, from
communicable to non-communicable diseases. The annual rate of physician-diagnosed …

Background. Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation
and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The burden of …

Background Many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest risk of developing
chronic diseases and are the least able to cope with them. Aims To assess the current …