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[Asthma Insights & Reality in Japan 2005]
Mitsuru Adachi1, Ken Ohta, Akihiro Morikawa
1First Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Showa University. adachim@med.showa-u.ac.jp
Arerugi = [Allergy]
|October 31, 2006
Summary
Asthma remains poorly controlled in Japan despite some improvements in inhaled corticosteroid use. Further guideline-compliant therapy dissemination is needed for better asthma management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- The Asthma Insights & Reality in Japan survey assessed asthma control and treatment in 2005.
- A cross-sectional telephone survey interviewed 400 adults and 400 parents of children with asthma.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the achievement of asthma control and the current status of asthma treatment in Japan.
- To identify gaps in asthma management and patient outcomes.
Summary:
- Over 40% of patients experienced daytime asthma symptoms, and over 30% had nighttime symptoms. Asthma episodes like hospitalizations (7%) and work/school absences (29%) were common.
- Inhaled corticosteroid use was low (18% in adults, 8% in children). Awareness of peak-flow meters and lung function tests was also limited.
- While symptom and episode rates decreased and inhaled corticosteroid use increased since 2002, asthma control remains suboptimal compared to Japanese guidelines.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for improved asthma control strategies in Japan.
- Emphasizes the requirement for wider adoption of standardized, guideline-based asthma therapies.
- Informs public health initiatives and clinical practice for better asthma management outcomes.
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