What is Asthma?

  • Everyday in America:

–44,000 people have an asthma attack

–36,000 kids miss school due to asthma

–27,000 adults miss work due to asthma

–4,700 people visit the emergency room due to asthma

–1,200 people are admitted to the hospital due to asthma

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