Patients and experts call for action on World Asthma Day 2024
On World Asthma Day 2024, AstraZeneca stands with the severe asthma community to highlight the condition’s profound impact on patients and healthcare systems. Severe asthma is a distinct form of asthma affecting 3-10% of cases, with up to 57% patients having uncontrolled disease. Hear from advocates Poppy and Tonya as they describe the challenges facing patients today.
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