Trends in polypharmacy among U.S. adults with asthma, 2001-2020.

Chun-Tse HungDing-Cheng LiuKuan-Ting ChouYu-Hsiu Kao

Published in: The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma (2024)

Polypharmacy prevalence has remained constant among U.S. adults with asthma over the past two decades. Despite a stable overall trend, disparities in polypharmacy prevalence persist across different asthma severity and control status, underscoring the need for tailored medication management to improve asthma care.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
healthcare
risk factors
adverse drug
cystic fibrosis
emergency department
air pollution
quality improvement
smoking cessation
pain management
electronic health record
health insurance