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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Asthma prevalence is high in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), often exceeding that in high-income nations.
  • Asthma severity is frequently increased in LMICs compared to developed countries.
  • Lack of asthma control in LMICs stems from limited access to medications, fragmented healthcare systems, poor adherence, and socio-cultural factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for improved asthma management strategies in underserved populations.
  • To emphasize the challenges in controlling asthma in resource-limited settings.
  • To advocate for enhanced access to preventive asthma medications and educational interventions.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature and data on asthma prevalence and management in LMICs.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to poor asthma control in underserved populations.
  • Identification of barriers to effective asthma care, including medication access and healthcare infrastructure.

Main Results:

  • Asthma prevalence in LMICs is comparable to or higher than in high-income countries.
  • Increased asthma severity is a significant issue in LMICs.
  • Key barriers include limited access to effective medications, weak healthcare infrastructure, poor patient compliance, and insufficient asthma education.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need for implementing improved asthma treatment strategies in underserved populations.
  • Enhancing access to preventive asthma medications is essential.
  • Integrating modern technological methods for asthma education and management is recommended for LMICs.