Journal article
Seasonal and geographic variations in the incidence of asthma exacerbations in the United States
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Exacerbations drive the burden of asthma and lead to significant morbidity and consumption of health care resources. Many prior studies of the epidemiology of asthma exacerbations have relied upon data from hospital care.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine US patterns of geographic and seasonal variations of asthma exacerbations being defined as asthma episodes requiring hospital care and/or a prescription for …
Authors
de Verdier MG; Gustafson P; McCrae C; Edsbäcker S; Johnston N
Journal
Journal of Asthma, Vol. 54, No. 8, pp. 818–824
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
September 14, 2017
DOI
10.1080/02770903.2016.1277538
ISSN
0277-0903