aThe AIR study assessed and compared asthma perceptions among patients and healthcare providers. Patient surveys, distributed by UK pharmacies, were collected from 2232 respondents (536 children [8–14 years], 736 parents of children 0–14 years], and 960 adult asthma patients). Results included responses for children aged 0–14. For all children aged 0–7, a parent completed the survey. Results for children aged 8–14 were derived from a survey completed by either the child or the parent. Seventy-six percent of respondents indicated that they used a preventer therapy. Structured telephone or face-to-face interviews were conducted with 909 general practitioners and 401 practice nurses. Activity limitations were assessed by asking patients what they cannot do on a bad asthma day.3 See Study Design I for details.
bPercentage of respondents who use a controller (excluding non-compliant patients) indicating agreement with the statement that they still suffer from asthma, even if preventer is taken regularly.4
cPercentage of respondents who use a reliever (excluding non-compliant patients) indicated agreement with the statement that they still suffer from asthma, even if preventer is taken regularly.4
dA randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group multicenter study of 689 asthmatic children 2 to 5 years of age. The study consisted of a 12-week active-treatment period with a 2-week single-blind placebo run-in period.5
ePercentage of all respondents (excluding non-compliant patients) indicated that they could not participate in sports and exercise activities when having a bad day with asthma.4
fPercentage of all respondents (excluding non-compliant patients) indicating agreement with the statement that there are some things asthmatics cannot do that non-asthmatic people can do.4
gPercentage of all respondents (excluding non-compliant patients) indicating agreement that they don’t socialize when having a bad day with asthma.4
hPercentage of all respondents (excluding non-compliant patients) reporting nocturnal symptoms >1 time per month.4
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SINGULAIR significantly reduced a broad range of symptoms
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