Burden of Asthma in Elderly Japanese Patients: Using Hospital-Based Administrative Claims Data

Abstract Introduction Data are lacking on severe asthma burden in elderly people in Japan. We assessed the prevalence and clinical/economic burden of severe asthma and asthma-related hospitalizations in elderly and younger Japanese patients. Methods This retrospective study analyzed outpatient claim...

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Main Authors: Keiko Sato, Takeo Ishii, Toshihiko Kaise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2020-06-01
Series:Pulmonary Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s41030-020-00121-w