The Burden of Asthma in Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
Asthma is a common lung disease worldwide, although its prevalence varies from country to country. Oman is ranked in the intermediate range based on results from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood. A 2009 study revealed that the majority of asthmatic patients in Oman reported both daytime and nocturnal symptoms, while 30% of adults and 52% of children reported absences from work or school due to their symptoms. Despite these fndings, there is little data available on the economic burden of asthma in Oman. Te only accessible information is from a 2013 study which concluded that Oman’s highest asthma-related costs were attributable to inpatient (55%) and emergency room (25%) visits, while asthma medications contributed to less than 1% of the fnancial toll. Tese results indicate a low level of asthma control in Oman, placing a large economic burden on healthcare providers. Terefore, educating asthmatic patients and their families should be prioritised in order to improve the management and related costs of this disease within Oman.
Authors and Affiliations
Nasser Al-Busaidi| Department of Medicine, Respiratory Unit, Zulfkar Habibulla| Department of Medicine, Respiratory Unit, Malvika Bhatnagar| Internal Medicine Unit, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Nabil Al-Lawati| Department of Medicine, Respiratory Unit, Yaqoub Al-Mahrouqi| Department of Medicine, Respiratory Unit
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