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22 Octobre 2008 |
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Despite the improved in-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of asthma, mortality due to asthma continues to rise at an alarming rate as over 5,000 asthma-related deaths last year1 represent the ultimate management and treatment failure. Patients with asthma account for 2 million emergency room visits and one half million hospitalizations per year, with patients under age 15 having the highest representation.2 Asthmatics account for: - 20 million outpatient visits per year
- 1.6 million emergency room visits per year
- 500, 000 hospitalizations per year
- 20 million lost work days per year
- 10 million lost school days per year
- 35 million prescriptions per year
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Wellness Research 
