Asthma prescribing trends, inhaler adherence and outcomes: a Real-World Data analysis of a multi-ethnic Asian Asthma population
Ming Ren Toh, Gerald Xuan Zhong Ng, Ishita Goel, Shao Wei Lam, Jun Tian Wu, Chun Fan Lee, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, David Bruce Matchar, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Chian Min Loo, Mariko Siyue Koh · 2024
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Toh and colleagues analyzed in 2024 asthma inhaler use across Singapore's multi-ethnic population using real-world records. Inhaled steroids are the backbone of asthma care, yet adherence is usually poor. Thousands of adults were tracked over five years. Combination inhaler use rose, especially in primary care, while hospital visits fell. Poor adherence declined slightly but stayed common in both care settings.
Minority ethnicity, lung disease overlap, and the strongest treatment step predicted worse adherence. Single-site care and being male predicted better adherence. Good adherence also meant fewer admissions. The authors press for targeted support where gaps persist.
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| CREATOR | Ming Ren Toh, Gerald Xuan Zhong Ng, Ishita Goel, Shao Wei Lam, Jun Tian Wu, Chun Fan Lee, Marcus Eng Hock Ong, David Bruce Matchar, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Chian Min Loo, Mariko Siyue Koh |
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| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 38 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |