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Patients & Consumers Online Tools Find an Allergist / Immunologist Pollen Counts Diseases 101 Drug Guide Featured Resources » AAAAI Tips Brochures Topic of the Month New Research Information Request Form Donate Now En Español Just for Kids Seniors Contact Us Search by Condition (A-Z) Request a Speaker Smoke Free Homes Referral Guidelines Other Resources En Español Just for Kids Seniors		Patient/Public Education: Fast Facts Asthma and Healthcare Statistics: In 2000, there were 10.4 million asthma-related outpatient visits to private physician offices and hospital clinics (4.6 million of these involved children under 18). There were 465,000 asthma-related hospitalizations in 2000 (214,000 of these involved children under 18). Direct health care costs for asthma in the United States total more than $8.1 billion annually; indirect costs (lost productivity) add another $4.6 billion for a total of $12.7 billion. Pharmaceutical costs, or medications, represents the largest direct cost New Research: Severe asthma sufferers spend $12,813 a year caring for their asthma. A 5% shift from severe to moderate asthma would save approximately $1.4 billion annually in total costs (JACI Jun 2003; Miriam Cistemas, MA, et. al). Additional Resources: Asthma Care Guidelines Q&A Allergy and Asthma Medication Guide Online Guide to Health Care Plans Tip Brochure Asthma in the Emergency Room Statistics: There were 1.8 million asthma-related visits to emergency departments in 2000 (more than 728,000 of these involved children under 18). <back>
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