Status asthmaticus epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Approximately 10% of the US population is affected by asthma and an increased prevalence of 60% is observed in all age groups, with status asthmaticus requiring the highest rates of hospitalization.[1]

References

  1. Gorelick M, Scribano PV, Stevens MW, Schultz T, Shults J (2008) Predicting need for hospitalization in acute pediatric asthma. Pediatr Emerg Care 24 (11):735-44. DOI:10.1097/PEC.0b013e31818c268f PMID: 18955910


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