The burden of asthma: can it be eased?

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in Canada, accounting for approximately 80% of chronic respiratory disease and affecting 8.4% of the population.

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Gershon A, Wang C, Cicutto L, To T. Healthc Q. 2007; 10(1):22-4.

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