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Fast Facts:
- Asthma is a major public health problem that is growing in America -- 31.3 million Americans have been diagnosed, representing a 25 percent increase since 1999.
- Asthma is a huge burden economically, costing $183 million in direct medical costs and $140 million in indirect costs (i.e.; lost work days to care for child)
in 2005, according to the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.
- Asthma is the leading reason for children to miss school (14 million lost school days annually) and be hospitalized.
- Nationwide, in a classroom of 30 children, three or more are likely to have asthma. Asthma can affect a child’s education due to lost sleep,
limited participation in classroom and school activities and missed days.
- In Ohio, about 12 percent of adults and 13 percent of children have asthma.
- Between 16 – 32 percent of children with no known asthma diagnosis reported symptoms consistent with asthma in some Cleveland schools.
The Ohio Asthma Coalition understands your need for information about how asthma may affect you, a family member or other
loved one. To learn more about asthma, including asthma triggers, medications and ways to remain healthy, please take a moment to visit the Web sites listed below.
National:
Allergy Asthma & Immunology – clinical resources for consumers and professionals
Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics – resources and information
for consumers and professionals, 1-800-878-4403
American Lung Association – national lung help line, 1-800-548-8252
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – resources and information for consumers, 1-800-727-8462
State:
American Lung Association of Ohio – resources for consumers and professionals, 1-800-548-8252
Pharmaceuticals:
AstraZeneca – information on Pulmicort for consumers
GlaxoSmithKline – information on Advair and asthma and allergies for consumers
Merck – information on Singulair and asthma and allergies for consumers
Novartis – information on Foradil Aerolizer and Xolair for consumers
Pfizer – information on Zyrtec and Spiriva for consumers
Language:
Health Info Translations – translated medical materials,
including asthma, in 13 languages
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