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Hlophe, Sbekezelo Thembelihle, Stolbrink, Marie, Govender, Kaymarlin, Mulupi, Stephen, Mbonigaba, Josue, Masekela, Refiloe and Mortimer, Kevin (2023) 'Asthma morbidity in Africa: Is it time to act to achieve asthma care for all?'. Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society, Vol 4, Issue 2, pp. 97-100.
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Abstract
As we approach World Asthma Day on the May 2, 2023, we reflect on the theme “ Asthma Care for All”. Prevalence of Asthma is increasing amongst children, adolescents and adults. Under-diagnosis, underutilization of inhaled corticosteroids, inaccessibility of treatment, and unaffordability of medicines are amongst the challenges that low-middle income countries are faced with. This commentary seeks to highlight the challenges, the resources available and to suggest recommendations that can be implemented to improve asthma care for all and reduce burden of asthma in Africa.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | WF Respiratory System > WF 140 Diseases of the respiratory system (General) |
| Faculty: Department: | Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.25259/jpats_11_2023 |
| SWORD Depositor: | JISC Pubrouter |
| Depositing User: | JISC Pubrouter |
| Date Deposited: | 11 May 2023 12:15 |
| Last Modified: | 11 May 2023 12:15 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/22475 |
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