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Asthma

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  • Asthma basics
  • Provider cost and quality information
  • Additional resources
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Asthma

More than 20 million Americans – including 6.8 million children – have asthma. There is no cure for this chronic lung disease, but if you have asthma, you can learn how to manage your symptoms by working with your doctor to create a personalized action plan.

Use information in the following sections to learn more about asthma, review provider cost and quality information, and find additional resources.

Asthma basics
Learn about asthma symptoms, triggers and treatment options.
Provider cost and quality information
Compare providers who treat asthma on a variety of cost and quality measures.
Additional resources
Connect to additional asthma resources on the Web. Medica members can also learn about the additional resources they may have access to.

Asthma Fact:

Each year, more than $10 billion is spent on asthma care in the United States. Another $8.2 billion is lost due to missed days at work or school.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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