Quick Facts
About
Allergies and Asthma |
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17 million Americans, including 4.8 million children,
suffer from asthma. |
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Since 1980, the number of reported cases of asthma has
jumped 50%. |
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Asthma attacks account for 33% of all pediatric emergency
room visits. |
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Asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism, accounting
for 10 million school days missed each year. |