How common is asthma in children?

How common is asthma in children?

William Berger (Allergist and Immunologist) gives expert video advice on: How common is asthma in children?; Can the elderly get asthma? and more...

Believe it or not, but asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. Over 10% of children have asthma. And as a result, it's the leading cause of school absenteeism in our country. Asthma is having a tremendous impact on the public health and not only does it effect the child, but every child who is sick with asthma and has to stay home, also has a parent, either mother or father, who has to miss work to stay home with the child. So it's not only having a huge medical impact but also has a great economic impact on our society.