How many people have asthma in the US?

How many people have asthma in the US?

William Berger (Allergist and Immunologist) gives expert video advice on: What is "asthma"?; Can people die from asthma?; What causes asthma? and more...

Asthma is one of the most common conditions that we find in the population. It affects about eight to ten percent of the population, and in children it may even be higher - over ten percent. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children and the leading cause of school absenteeism. In other words, kids are missing school because of their asthma. In adults, it can affect the way they participate in activities. They miss a lot of work because of asthma, so asthma is a real public health problem.