Abstract:Background In asthma, consistent control of chronic airway inflammation is crucial, and the use of asthma controller medication has been emphasized. The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of acute exacerbation and healthcare costs according to the use of asthma controller medication.Methods By using data collected by the National Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, we compared 1-year clinical outcomes and medical costs from July 2014 to June 2015 (follow-up period) between two groups… Show more
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