Direct medical cost of Thai pediatric asthma management: a pilot study

Conclusions: Cases of patients having asthma exacerbation or being diagnosed with asthma before 5 years of age were associated with higher treatment expenses. Policies developed to achieve asthma control and prevention should identify young children and patients presenting risk factors for asthma exacerbation as high risk groups deserving particular attention.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research