Background

Asthma is common and severe

• Affects 5-10% of the population

• Most common discharge diagnosis for hospitalized children

• The mortality rate from asthma is rising

Asthma guidelines are complex

• The NHLBI Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma provide comprehensive recommendations for care of adult and childhood asthma

• Complete document is 146-pages long

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