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Asthma deaths: are they preventable?

M C Hindi-Alexander1, E Middleton

  • 1Allergy Division, Buffalo General Hospital, New York 14203.

New England and Regional Allergy Proceedings
|September 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

Preventable asthma deaths rose 11% due to delayed care, medication issues, and inappropriate treatments. Addressing these factors is key to reducing asthma mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Asthma mortality rates increased significantly between 1979 and 1982.
  • Asthma is a non-terminal condition, implying many deaths are preventable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify major causes of asthma-related deaths.
  • To discuss potential preventive measures for asthma mortality.

Main Methods:

  • A literature survey was conducted to identify causes of asthma mortality.
  • Analysis of risk factors contributing to asthma deaths.

Main Results:

  • Key factors identified include delayed medical care, medication misuse (underuse, overuse, interactions, toxicity), and inappropriate treatments (sedation, insufficient corticosteroids).
  • Other risk factors include nocturnal asthma, labile airways, and infections.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma deaths are often preventable by addressing identified risk factors.
  • Implementing preventive strategies can reduce mortality from asthma.

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