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National Consumers League : 

National Consumers League Asthma Study May 15, 2007 Presented by David Krane, Vice President Michele Salomon, Research Director Gretchen Comey, Senior Research Associate February 28, 2007

Table Of Contents : 

2 Table Of Contents Study Objectives .…………………………………………………….………....…3 Methodology ……………….……………………………….………………...…5 Summary of Key Findings .……...…………………………………………………6 Detailed Key Findings ......................……………………………………….........7 Detailed Findings Asthma Condition …………………………………………………………….................19 Asthma Symptoms ……………………………………………………...............………28 Impacts of Asthma ………………………………………………………..……………..46 Treatment History ………………………………………………………………………...60 Medication Usage …………………………………………………………………………76 Information Sources ………………………………………………………………………95 Lifestyle Changes ………………………………………………………………………..107 Government Mandated Inhaler Changes ………………………………………………115 Demographics …………………………………………………………………….124

Study Objectives : 

3 Study Objectives To better understand the patient awareness of asthma symptoms and treatments Adult asthma patients and Child asthma patients To better understand the patient attitudes toward asthma symptoms and treatments Adult asthma patients and Child asthma patients To examine specific race and ethnicity asthma patient sub-groups: Hispanic sufferers (Adult and Child) Black or African American sufferers (Adult and Child)

Study Objectives : 

4 Study Objectives To achieve the study objectives, the survey was designed to collect specific information in the following topic areas: General asthma condition and the impacts of their condition on their daily lives; such as: General health and activity level, severity of asthma condition, limitations their condition causes in work/school as well as in daily activities Asthma symptoms, sufferers’ treatment histories and medication usage; such as: Type, frequency and severity of symptoms, medical professionals who treat their condition, and the types of medication used to treat or manage their condition Information sources and Asthma-related lifestyle changes; such as; Level to which sufferers understand their condition and their medication, what information could help them better manage their asthma, and types of lifestyle changes sufferers have made to improve their asthma condition

Methodology : 

5 Methodology Harris Interactive conducted surveys among adult asthma sufferers and parents of child asthma sufferers Throughout the report the phrase “asthma sufferers” refers to both Adults and Parents of child sufferers 900 surveys were completed online and 205 surveys were completed over the phone Online: 434 Adult sufferers were interviewed (55 Hispanic, 60 Black, 319 Other) 466 Parents of child sufferers were interviewed (64 Hispanic, 66 Black, 336 Other) Interviews conducted between 9/7/06 - 10/1/06 Phone: 103 Adult sufferers were interviewed (52 Hispanic, 51 Black) 102 Parents of child sufferers were interviewed (51 Hispanic, 51 Black) Interviews conducted between 10/23/06 – 11/3/06

Methodology : 

6 Methodology Note: Because the majority of Adult and Parents of child sufferers refer to a typical situation in which they experience asthma symptoms as a “flare-up” rather than “attack”—which was used throughout the questionnaire, this report reflects the majority of respondents and uses the term “flare-up” to describe these situations. Base sizes consisting of 30 people or less cannot be examined for statistically significant differences among subgroups and caution should be exercised in analyzing the findings. When findings are reported on small base sizes, they will be noted by an asterisk (*). “Other Adult Sufferers” and “Other Parents of child Sufferers” are defined as Non-Hispanic and Non-Black Asthma sufferers. This includes, White, Asian, Native American and Mixed race asthma sufferers, though the majority of both Other Adult sufferers (94%) and Other Parents of child sufferers (97%) are White (see slide 134 for full breakout). No Child sufferers were actually interviewed during this research. All data regarding Child sufferers in this report was collected from the Parent (over the age of 18) of a child sufferer (under the age of 18)

Summary Of Key Findings : 

7 Summary Of Key Findings Parents of child sufferers tend to be more engaged, concerned and proactive about their child’s asthma condition than Adult sufferers are about their own. Similarly, Parents report that child sufferers tend to be in better health than Adult sufferers. Hispanic and Black sufferers tend to have more severe asthma, more severe symptoms, and a more negative attitude about their condition. However, they also tend to be more avid seekers of information and treatments to better manage their asthma condition. Otherwise, the majority of asthma sufferers—both Adults and Parents as well as all race groups—respond similarly with respect to key metrics such as, asthma severity, medication types, and information sources.

Detailed Key Findings: Asthma Condition : 

8 Detailed Key Findings: Asthma Condition While most asthma sufferers have moderate (Adults 40%, Parents 44%) or mild (Adults 48%, Parents 46%) asthma, nearly one-in ten report that their asthma condition is very or extremely severe (Adults 10%, Parents 9%) Asthma severity appears to have a stronger correlation with the Adult sufferers’ general health than Child sufferers’ general health (as reported by their Parents) 62% of Adults with severe asthma report being in fair/poor health, compared to 15% of Parents of child sufferers reporting severe asthma One-quarter (25%) of all asthma sufferers report they are limited by their asthma to participate in sports; while one-in-ten report they are limited by their asthma to engage in activities such as having pets (17%), walking long distances (16%), climbing stairs (13%), cleaning/helping around the house (12%), and visiting friends and family (10%) About one-in-ten of all asthma sufferers report that their asthma impacts certain aspects of their work and school performance The majority of Adult (43%) and Parents (45%) tested use the term “flare-up” to describe a typical situation when experiencing asthma symptoms

Detailed Key Findings: Asthma Condition, continued… : 

9 Detailed Key Findings: Asthma Condition, continued… Most asthma sufferers tend to be first diagnosed by and currently managed by a pediatrician or general practitioner Nearly 10%* of asthma sufferers do not currently see a doctor for the ongoing management of their asthma because they cannot afford it or because their insurance does not cover the cost One-third (33%) of asthma sufferers have questions between doctor visits. Parents of child sufferers (34%) are more likely to contact their physician while Adult sufferers (11%) tend not to contact their physician Nearly all questions between visits are medication-related (i.e. side-effects (18%), new medications/treatments (12%), dosage information (10%)) *Small base: use caution in analysis

Detailed Key Findings: Medication Usage : 

10 Detailed Key Findings: Medication Usage The overwhelming majority of asthma sufferers use prescription medication (fast-acting inhalers (73%) and/or controllers(49%)) instead of over-the-counter medication (5%) Controller medication users (Adults 65%, Parents 72%) are more likely to be extremely or very satisfied with their controller medication than fast-acting inhaler users (Adults 56%, Parents 56%) While eight-in-ten (81%) asthma sufferers take the indicated dose of their fast-acting inhaler medication, Hispanic and Black Adults (23% each) and Adult sufferers with severe asthma (40%) tend to take more than indicated Two-in-ten (21%) asthma sufferers who take more than prescribed, report that they do not read their fast-acting inhaler instructions. Notably, there is no subgroup differentiation with respect to those who report not reading their medication’s instructions. Nearly half of asthma sufferers (43%) have switched controller medications. One-third of those who have switched report they either heard about a better controller medication (23%) or heard about problems with their current controller medication (11%) More than half of asthma sufferers (55%) have never used a peak-flow monitor. However, of those who have, Parents (51%) report that their children are more likely than Adults (31%) to believe it has helped a fair amount or great deal

Detailed Key Findings: Information Sources : 

11 Detailed Key Findings: Information Sources The longer an Adult sufferer has been living with their condition, the better they understand it For example, 34% of Adults who have been diagnosed with asthma for more than 10 years understand their condition extremely well. Compared to only 14% of Adults who have been diagnosed with asthma for less than one year About four-in ten (40%) asthma sufferers only understand asthma medication categories somewhat or not at all well Primary physicians, Asthma physicians and the Internet are the top three information resources for asthma sufferers

Detailed Key Findings: Lifestyle Changes : 

12 Detailed Key Findings: Lifestyle Changes The majority of asthma sufferers (79%) receive information about lifestyle changes; these people tend to make at least one such change Most asthma sufferers keep the house cleaner (72%) and reduce exposure to smoke (71%) Nearly two-in-ten (17%) asthma sufferers—especially Adult sufferers (22%)—have not received any information at all about lifestyle changes they can make to improve their asthma condition Importantly, Adult sufferers who receive a fair amount or great deal of information about lifestyle changes are more likely to be aware of CFC medication changes (72%) In the aggregate, most asthma sufferers who made at least one lifestyle change report that their asthma has gotten better. This is more true of Parents of child sufferers than Adult sufferers

Detailed Key Findings: Inhaler Changes : 

13 Detailed Key Findings: Inhaler Changes The majority of both Adult sufferers (85%) and Parents of child sufferers (93%) have not heard of the government mandated change to fast-acting inhalers Nearly half of Parents of child sufferers (46%) are unsure how this change to fast-acting inhalers will impact their child, while one-third of Adult sufferers believe that it will have no impact (30%) or they will have to pay more (29%) Of those who anticipate they will have to change their fast-acting inhalers, Adults are generally more pessimistic about these fast-acting inhaler changes with 21% believing it will be difficult comparatively while Parents of child sufferers maintain a more positive attitude with a majority (92%) believing it will be only somewhat or not at all difficult. Notably, among asthma sufferers who have already changed fast-acting inhalers, no one reported that changing inhalers was difficult

Typical Child Sufferer Profile (According to Parents) : 

14 Typical Child Sufferer Profile (According to Parents) Is in very good health (41%) – averaging 3.6 on a scale of 1 – 5 where 1 means poor health and 5 means excellent health Has mild (46%) or moderate asthma (44%), which is very much under control (45%) Experiences asthma-related symptoms year-round (35%) Their last asthma flare-up was not at all serious (42%), but they still used their fast-acting inhaler (51%) Was first diagnosed by (57%) and is currently managed by (51%) a pediatrician Frequently take a prescription fast-acting inhaler (69%) and/or controller medication (52%) Parents understand their children’s condition very well (37%) Parents have not heard about government mandated fast-acting inhaler changes (93%) One-third of Parents of child sufferers report their children live in a household with at least one smoker (36%)

Typical Adult Sufferer Profile : 

15 Typical Adult Sufferer Profile Is in good health (42%) – averaging 2.8 on a scale of 1 – 5 where 1 means poor health and 5 means excellent health Has mild asthma (48%), which is very much under control (42%) Experiences asthma-related symptoms year-round (43%) Their last asthma flare-up was not at all serious (46%), but they still used their fast-acting inhaler (57%) Was first diagnosed by (46%) and is currently managed by (55%) a general/family practitioner Frequently take a prescription fast-acting inhaler (76%) and/or controller medication (45%) Understand their asthma condition very well (32%) Has not heard about government mandated fast-acting inhaler changes (85%) Three-in-ten Adult sufferers live in a household with at least one smoker (30%)

Summary Of Key Findings: Adults Vs. Parents of Child Sufferers : 

16 Summary Of Key Findings: Adults Vs. Parents of Child Sufferers In general, Parents of child sufferers tend to be more engaged, concerned and proactive about their child’s asthma condition than Adult sufferers are about their own. Parents (75%) are more likely to report their child’s asthma is under control than Adult sufferers (61%) Adults (14%) are nearly three times as likely to not have anyone currently managing their asthma compared to Parents of child sufferers (5%). Adult sufferers (17%) are more likely than Parents of child sufferers (10%) to not have treatment plans for their asthma Parents of child sufferers (34%) are more likely to contact their physician between visits if they have questions than Adult sufferers (18%) Parents (61%) tend to better understand what controller medications do than Adults (45%) Parents are more likely to seek all types of information about asthma than Adult sufferers Adults are less likely than Parents of child sufferers to make lifestyle changes because of their asthma

Detailed Key Findings: Adults Vs. Parents of Child Sufferers : 

17 Detailed Key Findings: Adults Vs. Parents of Child Sufferers Parents feel that child sufferers tend to be in better health than Adult sufferers Child sufferers (58%) are more likely to be in excellent or very good health than Adult sufferers (22%) Child sufferers (57%) are more likely to be extremely or very active compared to Adult sufferers (13%) Adult sufferers’ condition is at least twice as likely as Child sufferers’ to limit their ability to participate in sports (37% v. 16%), walk long distances (25% v. 9%), climb stairs (23% v. 5%), clean/help around the house (20% v. 5%), and be independent (8% v. 4%) Adult sufferers are about twice as likely to experience asthma symptoms weekly; such as shortness of breath (29% v. 12%), coughing (28% v. 16%) difficulty with sleep (28% v. 11%), wheezing (24% v. 12%), difficulty breathing (22% v. 12%) and tightness in chest (22% v. 10%) compared to Child sufferers NOTE: Child sufferers refer to Parents’ responses about their child

Detailed Key Findings: Hispanic And Black vs. Other* Asthma Sufferers : 

18 Detailed Key Findings: Hispanic And Black vs. Other* Asthma Sufferers Hispanic and Black asthma sufferers tend to have more severe and frequent symptoms and a generally negative attitude toward their asthma condition than Other* asthma sufferers; however, they are also more avid seekers of information to help them better manage their asthma Hispanic (13%, 11%) and Black (21%, 8%) Adults and Parents of child sufferers are more likely to report experiencing asthma-related symptoms—such as wheezing—on a weekly basis (4-7 days a week) compared to Other* (5%, 1%) Adult and Parents of child sufferers Furthermore, Hispanic (19%, 12%) and Black (23%, 11%) Adult and Parents of child sufferers tend to have more severe asthma-related symptoms than Other* (8%, 9%) Adult and Parents of child sufferers Hispanic (19%, 16%) and Black (23%, 16%) Adult and Parents of child sufferers are more likely to report experiencing emotional upset or anxiety during an asthma flare-up compared to Other* Adult and Parents of child sufferers (6%, 8%) Notably, Hispanic (41%) and Black (41%) Adults are more likely than Other* Adults (26%) to experience a fair amount or great deal of emotional upset or anxiety during an asthma flare-up Hispanic (35%) and Black (44%) Adults as well as Hispanic (28%) and Black (28%) Parents of child sufferers are more likely to agree that asthma is a barrier to leading a normal life than Other*Adults (6%) and Other* Parents of child sufferers (12%) Hispanic (39%) and Black (42%) Adults as well as Hispanic (48%) and Black (33%) Parents of child sufferers are more likely to seek new information about asthma and discuss it with their healthcare providers than Other* Adults (11%) and Parents (22%) *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

Detailed Key Findings: Hispanic And Black Vs. Other* Asthma Sufferers : 

19 Detailed Key Findings: Hispanic And Black Vs. Other* Asthma Sufferers Hispanic and Black Adult sufferers tend to feel more limited by their asthma condition and have a generally negative outlook compared to Other* Adult sufferers Hispanic (54%) and Black (41%) Adults are less likely than Other* Adults (70%) to have their asthma under control Hispanic (22%) and Black (27%) Adults are also far more likely to feel alone with regard to their asthma than Other* Adults (6%) Hispanic and Black Adults are more likely than Other* Adults to be very limited in certain activities by their asthma, including; having pets, walking long distances, climbing stairs, traveling, and being independent In fact, Blacks are more likely to report that their asthma condition prevents them completely from having pets, participating in sports, walking long distances, and climbing stairs Hispanic (11%) and Black (15%) Adults are more likely to be somewhat or not at all satisfied with their current asthma physician than Other* Adults (7%) While Hispanic and Black Parents of child sufferers are more likely to feel overwhelmed managing their child’s medications, they also tend to be more satisfied with their child’s current asthma physician Hispanic (21%) and Black (13%) Parents of child sufferers are more likely to feel overwhelmed managing their child’s medication than Other* Parents (3%) However, Hispanic (42%) and Black (51%) Parents are more likely to be extremely satisfied with their child’s current asthma physician than Other* Parents (32%) *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

Detailed Findings: Asthma Condition : 

20 Detailed Findings: Asthma Condition

Parents Report that Child Sufferers Tend To Be In Better Health Than Adult Sufferers : 

21 Parents Report that Child Sufferers Tend To Be In Better Health Than Adult Sufferers Q605: In general, how would you describe your/your child’s health? Hispanic Child sufferers are more likely to be reported in excellent or very good health (67%) Black Adults are more likely to report they are in poor health (15%) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) NET 58% 22% NET 9% 35%

Asthma Severity Is Correlated To Adult Sufferers’ General Health More Than Child Sufferers’ Reported General Health : 

22 Asthma Severity Is Correlated To Adult Sufferers’ General Health More Than Child Sufferers’ Reported General Health Q605: In general, how would you describe your/your child’s health? Base: 537 Adults (65 Severe, 211 Moderate, 261 Mild) 568 Parents (50 Severe, 230 Moderate, 287 Mild) NET 30% 33% 62% NET 31% 11% 23% NET 70% 50% 35% NET 5% 11% 15%

Children’s Asthma More Likely To Be Reported Under Control Than Adults’ Asthma : 

23 Children’s Asthma More Likely To Be Reported Under Control Than Adults’ Asthma Q625: To what degree do you think your/your child’s asthma is under control? * 1% of Adult and less than 1% of Parents of child sufferers report their asthma is completely out of control Hispanic (54%) and Black (41%) adults are less likely to have their asthma under control than Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (70%) NET 75% 61% Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

The Majority Of Both Adult And Child Sufferers’ Asthma Condition Is Mild Or Moderate : 

24 The Majority Of Both Adult And Child Sufferers’ Asthma Condition Is Mild Or Moderate Q620: Which of the following best describes the severity of your/your child’s asthma? Hispanic and Black adults more likely to have severe asthma (17%) than Other (non-Black and non-Hispanic) adults (7%) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) Adult and Child severe asthma sufferers are more likely to use peak-flow monitors

Child Sufferers Reported To Be Diagnosed Much Earlier In Life Than Adults Sufferers : 

25 Child Sufferers Reported To Be Diagnosed Much Earlier In Life Than Adults Sufferers Q615: How long has it been since you were first diagnosed with asthma? Base: 534 Adults 562 Parents Mean Adults 19 years ago Children 6 years ago 54% Of Child Sufferers Are 10 Years Of Age Or Older, And Yet 17% Were Diagnosed More Than 10 Years Ago

Hispanic Adult Sufferers Tend To Be Diagnosed More Recently Than Black And Other* Adult Sufferers : 

26 Hispanic Adult Sufferers Tend To Be Diagnosed More Recently Than Black And Other* Adult Sufferers Q615: How long has it been since you were first diagnosed with asthma? Base: 534 Adults (107 Hispanic, 110 Black, 317 Other) 562 Parents (115 Hispanic, 113 Black, 334 Other) Mean Hispanic 15 years ago Black 19 years ago Other* 20 years ago *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

Most Child Sufferers Were Diagnosed With Asthma In The Last 10 Years : 

27 Most Child Sufferers Were Diagnosed With Asthma In The Last 10 Years Q615: How long has it been since your child was first diagnosed with asthma? Mean Hispanic 6.6 years ago Black 7.2 years ago Other* 5.9 years ago Base: 534 Adults (107 Hispanic, 110 Black, 317 Other) 562 Parents (115 Hispanic, 113 Black, 334 Other)

Child Sufferers Reported to Be Far More Active Than Adult Sufferers : 

28 Child Sufferers Reported to Be Far More Active Than Adult Sufferers Q610: Overall, how physically active are you/your child? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents NET 57% 13% NET 18% 61%

Detailed Findings: Asthma Symptoms : 

29 Detailed Findings: Asthma Symptoms

“Flare-up” Is The Term Of Choice For The Majority Of Asthma Sufferers : 

30 “Flare-up” Is The Term Of Choice For The Majority Of Asthma Sufferers Q630: Which one of the following words or phrases do you most often use to describe a typical situation when you experience/your child experiences asthma symptoms, such as wheezing, coughing, or difficulty breathing? Adults with severe asthma (60%) tend to use the term “attack”, while Adults with mild (48%) or moderate (44%) asthma are more likely to use the term “flare-up” Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Adults Are About Twice As Likely To Experience Asthma-related Symptoms Weekly Compared To Child Sufferers : 

31 Adults Are About Twice As Likely To Experience Asthma-related Symptoms Weekly Compared To Child Sufferers Q685: How frequently, if ever, do you/does your child experience each of the following asthma-related symptoms? (1 – 3 days a week or 4 – 7 days a week) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

Adult Sufferers Tend To Experience Less Severe Wheezing, Tightness In Chest, And Sleep Difficulties Than Child Sufferers : 

32 Adult Sufferers Tend To Experience Less Severe Wheezing, Tightness In Chest, And Sleep Difficulties Than Child Sufferers Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma- related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Nearly Two-in-Ten Asthma Sufferers Experience Extremely Or Very Severe Asthma Symptoms : 

33 Nearly Two-in-Ten Asthma Sufferers Experience Extremely Or Very Severe Asthma Symptoms Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma- related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

At Least Eight-in-ten Other* Adult Sufferers Experience Milder Asthma-related Symptoms Than Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers : 

34 At Least Eight-in-ten Other* Adult Sufferers Experience Milder Asthma-related Symptoms Than Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma- related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Minorities Are More Likely To Experience Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up : 

35 Minorities Are More Likely To Experience Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma- related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Other* Child Sufferers Tend To Have Less Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up Than Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers : 

36 Other* Child Sufferers Tend To Have Less Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up Than Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma -related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Minority Child Sufferers Are Also More Likely To Have Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up : 

37 Minority Child Sufferers Are Also More Likely To Have Severe Symptoms During An Asthma Flare-up Q690: When you experience/your child experiences the following asthma -related symptoms, how severe would you say they are during an asthma attack? Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Half Of Adults Have Had An Asthma Flare-up In The Last Month Or Less : 

38 Half Of Adults Have Had An Asthma Flare-up In The Last Month Or Less Q715: When was your/your child’s most recent asthma attack? Hispanic children (23%) are more likely than Black (7%) or Other (Non-Black and Non-Hispanic) children (14%) to have had an asthma flare-up in the last month Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) Adults with severe (43%) or moderate (37%) asthma are more likely to have had an asthma flare-up in the last leek, while adults with mild asthma’s most recent flare-up was in the last year (27%)

Most Asthma Sufferers Experience Symptoms Year-Round : 

39 Most Asthma Sufferers Experience Symptoms Year-Round Q710: Generally speaking, during which season or seasons do you/ does your child typically experience asthma-related symptoms? Black child sufferers (1%) are reportedly less likely to experience symptoms in the Summer compared to Hispanic (15%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers (13%) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

More Than Four-in-ten Asthma Sufferers’ Most Recent Flare-up Was Not At All Serious : 

40 More Than Four-in-ten Asthma Sufferers’ Most Recent Flare-up Was Not At All Serious Q720: Thinking about the most recent asthma attack, how serious was it? Base: 533 Adults 568 Parents Adults who recently had a serious asthma flare-up are more likely to be aware of CFC inhaler changes

Half Of Adult Sufferers Report Their Most Recent Asthma Flare-up Was Only Somewhat Or Not At All Serious : 

41 Half Of Adult Sufferers Report Their Most Recent Asthma Flare-up Was Only Somewhat Or Not At All Serious Q720: Thinking about the most recent asthma attack, how serious was it? Base: 533 Adults (106 Hispanic, 108 Black, 319 Other) NET 86% 63% 64% NET 23% 26% 4%

Parents Of Minority Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Their Child’s Most Recent Asthma Flare-up Was Serious Or Very Serious : 

42 Parents Of Minority Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Their Child’s Most Recent Asthma Flare-up Was Serious Or Very Serious Q720: Thinking about the most recent asthma attack, how serious was it? NET 8% 16% 14% Base:568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) NET 82% 73% 63%

More Than Two-thirds Of All Asthma Sufferers Do Not Experience Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up : 

43 More Than Two-thirds Of All Asthma Sufferers Do Not Experience Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents NET 71% 68% NET 29% 32% Adults with severe asthma are more likely to experience emotional upset or anxiety during an asthma flare-up Q705: When you/your child has an asthma attack, to what degree do you/your child experience anxiety or emotional upset?

Close To One-in-five Hispanic And Black Adults Experience A Great Deal Of Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up : 

44 Close To One-in-five Hispanic And Black Adults Experience A Great Deal Of Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up Q705: When you/your child has an asthma attack, to what degree do you/your child experience anxiety or emotional upset? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Over One-quarter Of Parents Report Their Child Experiences A Fair Amount Or Great Deal Of Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up : 

45 Over One-quarter Of Parents Report Their Child Experiences A Fair Amount Or Great Deal Of Emotional Upset Or Anxiety During An Asthma Flare-up Q705: When you/your child has an asthma attack, to what degree do you/your child experience anxiety or emotional upset? Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Use Their Fast-Acting Inhaler During An Asthma Flare-up : 

46 More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Use Their Fast-Acting Inhaler During An Asthma Flare-up Q725: Which of the following actions did you take as a result of your/your child’s most recent asthma attack? Black Parents (20%) are more likely to call a physician than Hispanic (4%) or Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Parents(12%) Most adults (80%) using fast-acting inhalers and controller medication, report they only used their inhaler during their last flare-up Base: 533 Adults (106 Hispanic, 108 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Detailed Findings: Impact of Asthma Condition : 

47 Detailed Findings: Impact of Asthma Condition

Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Agree That Asthma Is A Barrier To Leading A Normal Life And Feel Alone : 

48 Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Agree That Asthma Is A Barrier To Leading A Normal Life And Feel Alone Q640: Thinking about asthma, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. Hisp. Black Other* 67% 69% 64% 13% 5% 6% 39% 42% 11% 28% 30% 42% 35% 44% 6% 26% 37% 53% 22% 27% 6% 51% 52% 70% 14% 19% 9% 44% 60% 69% *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Adults With Severe Asthma Are More Likely To Agree That Asthma Is A Barrier To Leading A Normal Life; They Feel Alone, And Frequently Seek New Information About Asthma : 

49 Adults With Severe Asthma Are More Likely To Agree That Asthma Is A Barrier To Leading A Normal Life; They Feel Alone, And Frequently Seek New Information About Asthma Adults that strongly agree (Top 2 Box) with most of these statements are generally: More likely to suffer from severe asthma More likely to be aware of CFC inhaler changes More likely to use a peak-flow monitor Adults that strongly disagree (Bottom 2 Box) with most of these statements are generally: More likely to suffer from mild asthma More likely to be unaware of CFC inhaler changes Not likely to use a peak-flow monitor Q640: Thinking about asthma, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. Base: 537 Adults

Hispanic And Black Parents Are More Likely To Be Proactive And Involved In Their Child’s Asthma Condition : 

50 Hispanic And Black Parents Are More Likely To Be Proactive And Involved In Their Child’s Asthma Condition Q645: Thinking about your child’s asthma, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. Hisp. Black Other* 80% 76% 73% 5% 1% 4% 82% 73% 69% 5% 2% 3% 73% 72% 55% 8% 3% 14% 42% 34% 28% 24% 23% 25% 48% 33% 22% 17% 17% 29% *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Hispanic And Black Parents Are At Least Three Times As Likely To Feel Overwhelmed Managing Medication And Believe Asthma Is A Barrier To Their Child Leading A Normal Life : 

51 Hispanic And Black Parents Are At Least Three Times As Likely To Feel Overwhelmed Managing Medication And Believe Asthma Is A Barrier To Their Child Leading A Normal Life Q645: Thinking about your child’s asthma, please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements. Hisp. Black Other* 36% 28% 16% 25% 32% 44% 28% 28% 12% 47% 44% 63% 21% 13% 3% 66% 63% 76% 4% 4% 6% 75% 88% 71% *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Symptom Triggers Than Parents Of Child Sufferers : 

52 Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Symptom Triggers Than Parents Of Child Sufferers Q655: Please indicate, if any, of the following can trigger your/your child’s asthma symptoms. Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Minority Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Certain Symptom Triggers Than Other* Adult Sufferers : 

53 Minority Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Certain Symptom Triggers Than Other* Adult Sufferers Q655: Please indicate, if any, of the following can trigger your/your child’s asthma symptoms. Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Parents of Minority Child Sufferers—Especially Hispanic Parents—Are More Likely To Report Certain Symptom Triggers Than Parents of Other* Child Sufferers : 

54 Parents of Minority Child Sufferers—Especially Hispanic Parents—Are More Likely To Report Certain Symptom Triggers Than Parents of Other* Child Sufferers Q655: Please indicate, if any, of the following can trigger your/your child’s asthma symptoms. Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Be Limited By Their Asthma Condition : 

55 Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Be Limited By Their Asthma Condition Q665: Please indicate how much your/your child’s asthma limits you/his/her ability to participate in the following activities. (Limits good deal of the time/Limits all the time/Prevents completely) Base: 434 Adults 466 Parents

Reportedly, Child Sufferers Tend to Be Less Limited By Their Asthma Condition Than Adults : 

56 Reportedly, Child Sufferers Tend to Be Less Limited By Their Asthma Condition Than Adults Q665: Please indicate how much your/your child’s asthma limits you/his/her ability to participate in the following activities. Base: 434 Adults 466 Parents (Limits some of the time/Does not limit at all)

Minority Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Be Limited By Their Asthma Condition—Black Adults Are More Likely To Be Limited Completely : 

57 Minority Adult Sufferers Are More Likely To Be Limited By Their Asthma Condition—Black Adults Are More Likely To Be Limited Completely Q665: Please indicate how much your/your child’s asthma limits you/his/her ability to participate in the following activities. (Limits good deal of the time/Limits all the time/Prevents completely) Prevents 14% completely Prevents 20% completely Prevents 21% completely Prevents 23% completely Base: 434 Adults (55 Hispanic, 60 Black, 319 Other)

Asthma Has A Greater Impact On Hispanic And Black Adults’ Work Performance : 

58 Asthma Has A Greater Impact On Hispanic And Black Adults’ Work Performance Q670: To what degree does your asthma impact the following aspects of your work performance? Base: 281 Adults (47 Hispanic, 42 Black, 192 Other)

Parents of Hispanic Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Their Child’s School Performance Is Impacted By Asthma : 

59 Parents of Hispanic Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report Their Child’s School Performance Is Impacted By Asthma Q680: To what degree does your child’s asthma impact the following aspects on his/her school performance? Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Adult Sufferers Miss More Work Because Of Asthma Than Child Sufferers Miss School : 

60 Adult Sufferers Miss More Work Because Of Asthma Than Child Sufferers Miss School Average Number of work days missed: Hispanics – 7 Blacks – 6 Other – 3 Severe – 11 Moderate – 7 Mild – 1 Average Number of school days missed: Hispanics – 3 Blacks – 2 Other – 1 Severe – 5 Moderate – 2 Mild – 0 Severity of asthma condition has a much greater impact on adults’ work attendance than it does children’s school attendance Base: 316 Adults (65 Hispanic, 59 Black, 192 Other) (65 Severe, 211 Moderate, 261 Mild) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) (50 Severe, 230 Moderate, 261 Mild) Q668: Approximately how many days of work have you missed this year because of your asthma? Q675: Approximately how many days of school has your child missed this year because of his/her asthma?

Detailed Findings: Treatment History : 

61 Detailed Findings: Treatment History

A General Practitioner Or Pediatrician Is The Professional Most Likely To First Diagnose And Currently Manage Asthma Sufferers’ Condition : 

62 A General Practitioner Or Pediatrician Is The Professional Most Likely To First Diagnose And Currently Manage Asthma Sufferers’ Condition Q810: Thinking of the medical professionals who have been involved with your/your child’s asthma, please indicate the type of professional who first diagnosed the condition, and who is currently managing the condition. Respondents with an Allergist managing their asthma tend to be: Adults who made more than 4 lifestyle changes (13%) Child sufferers who use controller medication (15%) Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Black Adult Suffers Are Most Likely To Have Been First Diagnosed With Asthma By An Emergency Room Doctor : 

63 Black Adult Suffers Are Most Likely To Have Been First Diagnosed With Asthma By An Emergency Room Doctor Q810: Thinking of the medical professionals who have been involved with your/your child’s asthma, please indicate the type of professional who first diagnosed the condition, and who is currently managing the condition. Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Nearly Ten Percent (8%) Of All Asthma Sufferers Do Not Currently See A Doctor Because They Do Not Have Insurance* : 

64 Nearly Ten Percent (8%) Of All Asthma Sufferers Do Not Currently See A Doctor Because They Do Not Have Insurance* Q817: Please specify why you/your child does not currently see a medical professional for the ongoing management of your/their asthma. While over half of asthma sufferers say they do not have an ongoing asthma physician because their asthma is not severe enough or there is no need, some respondents report that they actually do see a doctor for their asthma condition; 3% of Adult sufferers 12% of Child sufferers* *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 77 Adults 28 Parents

More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Are Very Or Extremely Satisfied With Their Current Asthma Physician : 

65 More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Are Very Or Extremely Satisfied With Their Current Asthma Physician Q819: How satisfied are you with the care you receive from the medical professional that currently manages your/your child’s asthma? Base: 459 Adults 538 Parents Adults who are satisfied with their asthma physician are more likely to have insurance that covers all asthma-related costs (77%)

Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers Tend To Be Less Satisfied With Their Asthma Physician Than Other* Adult Sufferers : 

66 Hispanic And Black Adult Sufferers Tend To Be Less Satisfied With Their Asthma Physician Than Other* Adult Sufferers Q819: How satisfied are you with the care you receive from the medical professional that currently manages your/your child’s asthma? Base: 459 Adults (93 Hispanic, 93 Black, 273 Other) NET 65% 69% 57% NET 7% 15% 11%

Conversely, Hispanic And Black Parents Are More Likely To Be Extremely Satisfied With Their Child’s Asthma Physician : 

67 Conversely, Hispanic And Black Parents Are More Likely To Be Extremely Satisfied With Their Child’s Asthma Physician Q819: How satisfied are you with the care you receive from the medical professional that currently manages your/your child’s asthma? NET 69% 76% 77% Base: 538 Parents (108 Hispanic, 112 Black, 318 Other)

Adult Sufferers Are Most Likely To Visit The Doctor For Reasons Other Than Their Asthma : 

68 Adult Sufferers Are Most Likely To Visit The Doctor For Reasons Other Than Their Asthma Q820: How many times have you seen your/ your child seen his/her asthma physician in the past year? Q821: How many times have you/your child seen this same physician for reasons other than asthma in the past year? Base: 459 Adults 538 Parents

In General, Black Asthma Sufferers Visit Their Physician More Frequently : 

69 In General, Black Asthma Sufferers Visit Their Physician More Frequently Q820: How many times have you seen your/ your child seen his/her asthma physician in the past year? Q821: How many times have you/your child seen this same physician for reasons other than asthma in the past year? ADULTS PARENTS Base: 459 Adults (93 Hispanic, 93 Black, 273 Other) 538 Parents (108 Hispanic, 112 Black, 318 Other) *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

Adult And Parents Of Child Sufferers With Severe Asthma Tend To Visit Their Asthma Physicians Twice As Frequently As Mild Or Moderate Asthma Sufferers : 

70 Adult And Parents Of Child Sufferers With Severe Asthma Tend To Visit Their Asthma Physicians Twice As Frequently As Mild Or Moderate Asthma Sufferers Q821: How many times have you/your child seen this same physician for reasons other than asthma in the past year? ADULTS PARENTS Base: 459 Adults 538 Parents

Most Asthma Sufferers Receive Verbal Or Written Instructions From Their Physicians : 

71 Most Asthma Sufferers Receive Verbal Or Written Instructions From Their Physicians Q825: What kind of instructions, if any, has your/your child’s asthma physician provided you on how to manage your/your child’s asthma? Base: 450 Adults 533 Parents

While The Majority Has Reviewed Their Asthma Treatment Plan Within The Past Year, About One-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Do Not Have A Treatment Plan : 

72 While The Majority Has Reviewed Their Asthma Treatment Plan Within The Past Year, About One-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Do Not Have A Treatment Plan Q840: When was the last time you reviewed or revisited treatment plans with your/your child’s asthma physician? Hispanic (35%) and Black (48%) adult sufferers are more likely than Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (20%) to have reviewed their treatment plans in the last 3 months Base: 459 Adults (93 Hispanic, 93 Black, 273 Other) 538 Parents (108 Hispanic, 112 Black, 318 Other)

Adult Asthma Sufferers Are Less Likely To Have Discussed Medication Risks With Their Physician In The Last Year Than Parents Of Child Sufferers : 

73 Adult Asthma Sufferers Are Less Likely To Have Discussed Medication Risks With Their Physician In The Last Year Than Parents Of Child Sufferers Q842: Within the last year, have you discussed asthma medication risks with your/your child’s asthma physician? Hispanic (60%) and Black (59%) parents are more likely than Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) parents (41%) to have discussed medication risks with a doctor in the last year Parents who discussed risks with their child’s physician in the last year are more likely to use controller medication (59%) or controller medication and a fast-acting inhaler (61%) Parents who did not discuss risks with their child’s physician in the last year are more likely to use just a fast-acting inhaler (48%) Base: 459 Adults (93 Hispanic, 93 Black, 273 Other) 538 Parents (108 Hispanic, 112 Black, 318 Other)

Most Asthma Sufferers That Have Questions Between Visits, Contact Their Physician : 

74 Most Asthma Sufferers That Have Questions Between Visits, Contact Their Physician Q843: Do you typically have questions about your/your child’s asthma condition, treatment, or medications between doctor visit, and if so, do you ask your doctor? Parents of Hispanic child sufferers (11%) are more likely than Parents of Black (0%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers (1%) to not contact their child’s physician if they have questions Base: 365 Adults (47 Hispanic, 45 Black, 273 Other) 440 Parents (60 Hispanic, 62 Black, 318 Other) Adults using a peak-flow monitor are more likely to contact their physicians if they have questions (27%)

Nearly All Questions Asthma Sufferers Have Between Doctor Visits Are Medication-related* : 

75 Nearly All Questions Asthma Sufferers Have Between Doctor Visits Are Medication-related* Q855: What are these questions concerning? Hispanic parents (28%)* are more likely than Black (0%)* and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) parents (11%)* to have questions about new medications Parents of Hispanic child sufferers (16%)* are more likely than Parents of Black (0%)* and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers (5%)* to have questions about the duration of taking medications *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 106 Adults (24 Hispanic, 12 Black, 70 Other) 150 Parents (29 Hispanic, 21 Black, 100 Other)

Detailed Findings: Medication Usage : 

76 Detailed Findings: Medication Usage

The Majority Of All Asthma Sufferers Use Prescription Medication To Treat Their Asthma Instead Of Over-the-counter Medication : 

77 The Majority Of All Asthma Sufferers Use Prescription Medication To Treat Their Asthma Instead Of Over-the-counter Medication Q905: What type of medication(s), if any, are you/your child currently using to treat asthma? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents Notably, Adults are more likely to use a fast-acting inhaler, while Children are more likely to use controller medications

While Most Asthma Sufferers Are Satisfied With Their Treatment; Controller Medication Users Tend To Be More Satisfied Than Fast-Acting Inhaler Users : 

78 While Most Asthma Sufferers Are Satisfied With Their Treatment; Controller Medication Users Tend To Be More Satisfied Than Fast-Acting Inhaler Users Q915: Overall, how satisfied are you with how well your/your child’s controller medication works to provide symptom relief? Q950: Overall, how satisfied are you with how well your/your child’s fast-acting (rescue) inhaler works to give you/your child symptom relief? Base: 247 Adults 289 Parents NET 56% 56% NET 72% 65% Base: 410 Adults 396 Parents

More Than Half Of Controller Medication Users Know How Many Types Of Medications Are In Their Controller : 

79 More Than Half Of Controller Medication Users Know How Many Types Of Medications Are In Their Controller Q920: Do you know if your/your child’s controller medication contains only one type of medication or more than one? Parents of Hispanic (41%) and Black (30%) Child sufferers are more likely to know if their child’s medication contains more than one type of medication Base: 247 Adults (46 Hispanic, 41 Black, 160 Other) 289 Parents (59 Hispanic, 60 Black, 170 Other)

Further, About Half Of Sufferers Understand What Each Medication In Their Controller Does—Particularly, Parents Are More Likely To Understand Their Child’s Controller Medication Extremely Well* : 

80 Further, About Half Of Sufferers Understand What Each Medication In Their Controller Does—Particularly, Parents Are More Likely To Understand Their Child’s Controller Medication Extremely Well* Q925: How well do you understand what each medication does? *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 75 Adults (12 Hispanic, 16 Black, 47 Other) 67 Parents (20 Hispanic, 16 Black, 31 Other) NET 61% 45%

Black And Hispanic Sufferers Tend To Have Begun Using A Fast-Acting Inhaler More Recently Than Other Sufferers : 

81 Black And Hispanic Sufferers Tend To Have Begun Using A Fast-Acting Inhaler More Recently Than Other Sufferers Q945: How long have you/has your child been using a fast-acting inhaler? Base: 410 Adults (79 Hispanic, 95 Black, 236 Other) 396 Parents (77 Hispanic, 84 Black, 235 Other) Parents of Hispanic child sufferers (16%) are more likely to report their child has only been using fast-acting inhalers for less than one year, compared to Parents of Black (3%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers(8%) Hispanic (43%) and Black adults (28%) are more likely to be taking rescue medication for 1- 5 years, compared to Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (18%)

While The Strong Majority Of Asthma Sufferers Take The Indicated Dosage Of Medication, Black And Hispanic Adults Are More Likely To Take More Of Their Fast-Acting Inhaler Than Indicated : 

82 While The Strong Majority Of Asthma Sufferers Take The Indicated Dosage Of Medication, Black And Hispanic Adults Are More Likely To Take More Of Their Fast-Acting Inhaler Than Indicated Q955: When asthma symptoms are present, do you/does your child usually take more or less than the prescribed dose when taking the fast-acting (or rescue) inhaler for asthma? Hispanic and Black adults (23% each) are more likely than Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (10%) to take more than the prescribed dose Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (84%) are more likely than Hispanic (72%) and Black adults (68%) to take the amount indicated on the package Base: 410 Adults (79 Hispanic, 95 Black, 236 Other) 396 Parents (77 Hispanic, 84 Black, 235 Other)

Asthma Severity Is Correlated With The Amount Of Medication Adults Take When Experiencing Asthma Symptoms : 

83 Asthma Severity Is Correlated With The Amount Of Medication Adults Take When Experiencing Asthma Symptoms Respondents that report taking more than the prescribed dose when asthma symptoms are present tend to be: Adults with severe asthma (40%) Adults using a peak-flow monitor (21%) Respondents that report taking the exact prescribed dose when asthma symptoms are present, tend to be: Adults with mild (86%) or moderate (79%) asthma Adults not using a peak-flow monitor (85%)

About Two-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Report They Do Not Read Medication Instructions* : 

84 About Two-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Report They Do Not Read Medication Instructions* Q980: Please indicate which of the following are reasons why you take/your child takes more of the fast-acting (or rescue) inhaler than indicated on the package instruction. *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 69 Adults 33 Parents

One-third Of Adult Sufferers Take Less Than The Prescribed Dose Of Medication Because They Cannot Afford More Medication Or Because Their Insurance Does Not Cover It* : 

85 One-third Of Adult Sufferers Take Less Than The Prescribed Dose Of Medication Because They Cannot Afford More Medication Or Because Their Insurance Does Not Cover It* Q981: Please indicate which of the following are reasons why you take/ your child takes less of the fast-acting (or rescue) inhaler than indicated on the package instruction. *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 32 Adults (4 Hispanic, 8 Black, 20 Other) 23 Parents (3 Hispanic, 4 Black, 16 Other)

Asthma Sufferers Plan On Using A Fast-Acting Inhaler During Their Next Asthma Flare-up : 

86 Asthma Sufferers Plan On Using A Fast-Acting Inhaler During Their Next Asthma Flare-up Q985: How likely are you/is your child to use the inhaler during your/your child’s next attack? Base: 327 Adults (42 Hispanic, 49 Black, 236 Other) 325 Parents (45 Hispanic, 45 Black, 235 Other) NET 70% 73% Hispanic adults (58%) are more likely than Black (36%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (33%) to be extremely likely to use a fast-acting inhaler during next flare-up

About Half Of Asthma Sufferers Report Switching Asthma Medications : 

87 About Half Of Asthma Sufferers Report Switching Asthma Medications Q995: Have you/Has your child ever used a different prescription controller medication to treat asthma? More Parents of Black child sufferers (74%) report they have not used a different controller medication compared to Parents of Hispanic (48%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers(59%) Conversely, Parents of Hispanic (52%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) child sufferers (41%) are more likely to report their child has used different controller medications than Parents of Black (23%) child sufferers Base: 247 Adults (46 Hispanic, 41 Black, 160 Other) 289 Parents (59 Hispanic, 60 Black, 170 Other)

While Most Are Prompted To Switch Medications Based On Physician Recommendations, About One-third Of Asthma Sufferers Switch Because They Hear About A Better Medication Or Hear About Problems With Their Current Medication* : 

88 While Most Are Prompted To Switch Medications Based On Physician Recommendations, About One-third Of Asthma Sufferers Switch Because They Hear About A Better Medication Or Hear About Problems With Their Current Medication* Q1005: From the list below, please indicate the reasons for changing medications. *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 119 Adults 94 Parents

Insurance Coverage Or Cost Of Medication Is Less Likely To Affect The Type Of Medication Used For Child Sufferers Than Adult Sufferers* : 

89 Insurance Coverage Or Cost Of Medication Is Less Likely To Affect The Type Of Medication Used For Child Sufferers Than Adult Sufferers* Q1005: From the list below, please indicate the reasons for changing medications. *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 119 Adults 94 Parents

More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Have Never Used A Peak-flow Monitor : 

90 More Than Half Of Asthma Sufferers Have Never Used A Peak-flow Monitor Q1020: Do you currently or have you ever used a peak flow monitor to monitor asthma? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents Adults not currently using a peak-flow monitor are more likely to: Have made more than 4 lifestyle changes (44%) Currently using controller medication (46%) or a combination of controller medication and a fast-acting inhaler (50%)

About Half Of Asthma Sufferers That Have Used Or Are Using Peak-flow Monitors, Do So For More Than Two Years : 

91 About Half Of Asthma Sufferers That Have Used Or Are Using Peak-flow Monitors, Do So For More Than Two Years Q1025: For how long have you used a peak flow monitor? Hispanic adults (45%) are more likely to have used or been using a peak-flow monitor for 1 to less than 2 years, compared to Black (22%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) adults (21%) Base: 235 Adults (50 Hispanic, 48 Black, 437 Other) 277 Parents (64 Hispanic, 51 Black, 162 Other)

The Peak-flow Monitor Has Helped Sufferers’ Asthma To Varying Degrees, Parents Of Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report It Helped A Great Deal : 

92 The Peak-flow Monitor Has Helped Sufferers’ Asthma To Varying Degrees, Parents Of Child Sufferers Are More Likely To Report It Helped A Great Deal Q1030: To what degree has your use of the peak flow monitor helped you manage your/your child’s asthma? NET 51% 31% NET 49% 68% Base: 235 Adults 277 Parents

Most Adult Sufferers Report The Peak-flow Monitor Has Not Helped Their Asthma—Except Black Adults Who Are More Likely To Say It Has Helped A Great Deal : 

93 Most Adult Sufferers Report The Peak-flow Monitor Has Not Helped Their Asthma—Except Black Adults Who Are More Likely To Say It Has Helped A Great Deal Q1030: To what degree has your use of the peak flow monitor helped You manage your/your child’s asthma? NET 22% 46% 46% NET 78% 49% 52% Base: 235 Adults (50 Hispanic, 48 Black, 437 Other)

Parents Of Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers Report The Use Of A Peak-flow Monitor To Be More Helpful Than Other* Parents : 

94 Parents Of Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers Report The Use Of A Peak-flow Monitor To Be More Helpful Than Other* Parents Q1030: To what degree has your use of the peak flow monitor helped you manage your/your child’s asthma? NET 40% 60% 69% NET 60% 40% 31% Base: 277 Parents (64 Hispanic, 51 Black, 162 Other)

Detailed Findings: Information Sources : 

95 Detailed Findings: Information Sources

Most Asthma Sufferers Understand Their Condition Very Or Extremely Well : 

96 Most Asthma Sufferers Understand Their Condition Very Or Extremely Well Q1110: Thinking about all the information you have about your/your child’s condition, how well do you understand your/your child’s asthma condition? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Hispanic And Black Parents Tend To Better Understand Their Child’s Condition Than Other Parents : 

97 Hispanic And Black Parents Tend To Better Understand Their Child’s Condition Than Other Parents Q1110: Thinking about all the information you have about your/ your child’s condition, how well do you understand your/your child’s asthma condition? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) ADULTS PARENTS *Other sufferers (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black)

About Four-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Do Not Understand Asthma Medication Categories : 

98 About Four-in-ten Asthma Sufferers Do Not Understand Asthma Medication Categories Q1115: How well do you understand different categories of asthma medication? Base: 434 Adults 466 Parents Parents of child sufferers who understand medication categories are more likely to have insurance that covers all asthma costs (50%) and be aware of CFC medication changes (49%) NET 29% 32% NET 41% 38%

Asthma Sufferers Are Most Likely To Turn To Their Physicians And The Internet For Asthma Information : 

99 Asthma Sufferers Are Most Likely To Turn To Their Physicians And The Internet For Asthma Information Q1130: Which of the following do you turn to for information about asthma (top three)? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Asthma Physicians Are Preferred By Specific Asthma Sufferer Subgroups : 

100 Asthma Physicians Are Preferred By Specific Asthma Sufferer Subgroups Respondents who turn to their asthma physician for information about asthma, are more likely to be: Adults using a combination of controller medication and a fast-acting inhaler (62%) Adults who are aware of CFC medication changes (56%) Adults using a peak-flow monitor Parents of child sufferers who are extremely satisfied with their child’s asthma physician (62%)

Adult Sufferers’ Race Provides Significant Differentiation For Certain Information Source Preferences : 

101 Adult Sufferers’ Race Provides Significant Differentiation For Certain Information Source Preferences Q1130: Which of the following do you turn to for information about asthma (top three)? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Child Sufferers’ Race Also Provides Significant Differentiation For Certain Information Source Preferences : 

102 Child Sufferers’ Race Also Provides Significant Differentiation For Certain Information Source Preferences Q1130: Which of the following do you turn to for information about asthma (top three)? Base:568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Parents Tend To Be More Avid Seekers Of Information On How To Better Manage Their Child’s Asthma : 

103 Parents Tend To Be More Avid Seekers Of Information On How To Better Manage Their Child’s Asthma Q1140: In thinking of how to effectively treat your/your child’s condition, please indicate if each of the following information or resources would allow you to better manage your/your child’s asthma. Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Black And Hispanic Adults Are More Likely To Believe Information Will Help Them Better Manage Their Asthma : 

104 Black And Hispanic Adults Are More Likely To Believe Information Will Help Them Better Manage Their Asthma Q1140: In thinking of how to effectively treat your/your child’s condition, please indicate if each of the following information or resources would allow you to better manage your/your child’s asthma. Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Parents Of Black And Hispanic Child Sufferers Tend To Believe Information Will Help Them Better Manage Their Asthma : 

105 Parents Of Black And Hispanic Child Sufferers Tend To Believe Information Will Help Them Better Manage Their Asthma Q1140: In thinking of how to effectively treat your/your child’s condition, please indicate if each of the following information or resources would allow you to better manage your/your child’s asthma. Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Adult Asthma Sufferers Are Generally Less Interested In More Information : 

106 Adult Asthma Sufferers Are Generally Less Interested In More Information Q1140: In thinking of how to effectively treat your/your child’s condition, please indicate if each of the following information or resources would allow you to better manage your/your child’s asthma. Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Adults and Parents of child sufferers are more likely to believe none of this information would allow them to better manage their asthma

Detailed Findings: Lifestyle Changes : 

107 Detailed Findings: Lifestyle Changes

More Than One-in-ten Asthma Sufferers—Specifically Adults—Have Received NO Information About Lifestyle Changes That Could Improve Their Asthma Condition : 

108 More Than One-in-ten Asthma Sufferers—Specifically Adults—Have Received NO Information About Lifestyle Changes That Could Improve Their Asthma Condition Q1205: How much information have you received about lifestyle changes, such as…, that you might make that could impact your/your child’s asthma? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) NET 38% 47% NET 62% 52% Hispanic (43%) and Black (30%) parents are more likely than Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) parents (14%) to receive a great deal of information about lifestyle changes

Most Asthma Sufferers (79%) Who Receive Information About Lifestyle Changes Make At Least One Or More Of Those Changes : 

109 Most Asthma Sufferers (79%) Who Receive Information About Lifestyle Changes Make At Least One Or More Of Those Changes Those people who have received a fair amount or great deal of information about lifestyle changes that could impact their/their child’s condition, tend to be: Adults who are aware of CFC medication changes (72%) Adults who have made more than 4 lifestyle changes (63%) Adults who are extremely or very satisfied with their current asthma physician (61%) Parents of Child sufferers who are extremely or very satisfied with their child’s current asthma physician (69%)

Aside From Keeping The House Cleaner, Most Asthma Sufferers Reduce Exposure To Symptoms Triggers Over Making Major Changes Such As New Carpeting : 

110 Aside From Keeping The House Cleaner, Most Asthma Sufferers Reduce Exposure To Symptoms Triggers Over Making Major Changes Such As New Carpeting Q1210: Which of these, if any, have you done in your home? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents Adults with severe (79%) or moderate asthma (67%) are more likely to reduce time outside during allergy season

Hispanic And Black Adults Are More Likely To Make Certain Lifestyle Changes Than Other* Adults : 

111 Hispanic And Black Adults Are More Likely To Make Certain Lifestyle Changes Than Other* Adults Q1210: Which of these, if any, have you done in your home? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other)

Parents Of Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers Are Also More Likely To Make Certain Lifestyle Changes : 

112 Parents Of Hispanic And Black Child Sufferers Are Also More Likely To Make Certain Lifestyle Changes Q1210: Which of these, if any, have you done in your home? Base: 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other)

Adults Are Generally Less Likely To Make Lifestyle Changes Because Of Their Asthma Than Parents Are For Their Children : 

113 Adults Are Generally Less Likely To Make Lifestyle Changes Because Of Their Asthma Than Parents Are For Their Children Q1210: Which of these, if any, have you done in your home? Base: 537 Adults 568 Parents

Most Parents Report Their Child’s Asthma Has Gotten Much Better, While Nearly One-third Of Adults Report No Change As A Result Of Lifestyle Changes : 

114 Most Parents Report Their Child’s Asthma Has Gotten Much Better, While Nearly One-third Of Adults Report No Change As A Result Of Lifestyle Changes Q1215: Overall, thinking of the lifestyle changes you have made, what kind of impact did the lifestyle changes you made have on your/your child’s asthma? Base: 492 Adults 532 Parents Parents (79%) and Adults (70%) who made more than 4 lifestyle changes are more likely to report their asthma has gotten better NET 74% 64% NET 0% 4% Adults with severe (13%) or moderate (5%) asthma are more likely to report that their asthma has gotten worse Adults whose asthma has gotten much better, tend to not be currently taking any asthma medication (35%)

Detailed Findings: Government Mandated Fast-Acting Inhaler Changes : 

115 Detailed Findings: Government Mandated Fast-Acting Inhaler Changes

An Overwhelming Majority Of Asthma Sufferers Are Not Aware Of Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers And The Use of CFCs : 

116 An Overwhelming Majority Of Asthma Sufferers Are Not Aware Of Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers And The Use of CFCs Q1306: Because CFCs are harmful to the environment, the government has determined that – by Dec. 31, 2008 – all fast acting (or rescue) inhalers can no longer contain CFCs. This changes how medication is delivered into your lungs. Have you heard, read, or seen any information about these changes? Base: 537 Adults (107 Hispanic, 111 Black, 319 Other) 568 Parents (115 Hispanic, 117 Black, 336 Other) ADULTS PARENTS 15% 93% 85% 7% Among only fast-acting inhaler users: 91% of Parents say NO 86% of Adults say NO

Most Adults Believe CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Should Be Discussed With Their Asthma Physician : 

117 Most Adults Believe CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Should Be Discussed With Their Asthma Physician Q1311: Which of the following is the most effective way for you to get the information you need about these changes? Base: 410 Adults (79 Hispanic, 95 Black, 236 Other)

Most Parents Of Child Sufferers Believe CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Should Be Discussed With Their Child’s Asthma Physician : 

118 Most Parents Of Child Sufferers Believe CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Should Be Discussed With Their Child’s Asthma Physician Q1311: Which of the following is the most effective way for you to get the information you need about these changes? Base: 396 Parents (77 Hispanic, 84 Black, 235 Other)

Nearly Half Of Parents Are Unsure About How The CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Will Effect Their Child* : 

119 Nearly Half Of Parents Are Unsure About How The CFC Changes To Fast-Acting Inhalers Will Effect Their Child* Q1315: How do you anticipate that these changes to inhalers will affect you/your child? *Small base: use caution in analysis Base: 83 Adults 76 Parents

Despite More Than Half Of Fast-Acting Inhaler Users Reporting They Understand Asthma Medications, Nearly Eight-in-ten Do Not Know What Propellant Their Inhaler Uses : 

120 Despite More Than Half Of Fast-Acting Inhaler Users Reporting They Understand Asthma Medications, Nearly Eight-in-ten Do Not Know What Propellant Their Inhaler Uses Q1310: Does your/your child’s current rescue inhaler use CFCs or HFAs as propellant? Black (84%) and Other (Non-Hispanic and Non-Black) Adults (78%) are more likely to be unsure of their fast-acting inhaler propellant than Hispanic Adults (64%) Adults who know if their fast-acting inhaler contains HFAs (12%) or CFCs (27%) are more likely to be aware of CFC medication changes Base: 410 Adults (79 Hispanic, 95 Black, 236 Other) 396 Parents (77 Hispanic, 84 Black, 235 Other)

Asthma Sufferers Seem to Have Some Concerns Toward Changing Their Current Fast-Acting Asthma Inhaler : 

121 Asthma Sufferers Seem to Have Some Concerns Toward Changing Their Current Fast-Acting Asthma Inhaler Q1322: How difficult was it for you/your child to change from the previous inhaler to the current inhaler? Adult sufferers seem to be more pessimistic than Parents concerning the difficulty associated with changing their fast-acting inhaler. A substantial number believe this change will be extremely/very difficult. Those asthma sufferers who believe it will be difficult to change their current fast-acting inhaler have some concerns about the costs. However, sufferers who have already changed inhalers give the impression that it was not difficult to make the switch. Q1321: Why do you think it will be difficult to change from the current inhaler to the future inhaler? Q1320: How difficult do you think it will be to change from the current inhaler to the future inhaler? *The bases for those answering these particular questions were very small. As a result it is difficult to draw firm conclusions. Rather the resulting findings offer insights but not conclusion about the thematic and directional information of participants.

Demographics : 

122 Demographics

Age And Gender : 

123 Age And Gender

Number Of Allergy Sufferers In Household : 

124 Number Of Allergy Sufferers In Household Mean: Adults: 1.6 Parents: 1.3 Mean: Adults: 0.8 Parents: 1.4 Parents with no children with allergies in their household are more likely to have HS or less (14%) or some college (16%) education

Number Of Adult Allergy Sufferers In Household : 

125 Number Of Adult Allergy Sufferers In Household Mean: Hispanic: 1.4 Black: 1.1 Other*: 1.4 Mean: Hispanic: 1.7 Black: 1.5 Other*: 1.6

Number Of Asthma Triggers In The Household : 

126 Number Of Asthma Triggers In The Household Mean: Adults: 0.4 Parents: 0.5 Adults with no smokers in the household are more likely to have mild asthma (77%) and are more likely to live in suburban (72%) and rural (79%) areas Adult respondents with pets are more likely to live in suburban (64%) and rural (66%) areas

Health Insurance : 

127 Health Insurance Adults with no insurance are more likely to be 50-59 yrs old (24%) and making less than $50,000/yr (19%)

Type Of Home And Residential Area : 

128 Type Of Home And Residential Area

Region : 

129 Region

Employment Status : 

130 Employment Status Adults employed full-time are more likely to live in urban (57%) or suburban areas (56%)

Education Level : 

131 Education Level

Ethnicity And Income : 

132 Ethnicity And Income HISPANIC SUFFERERS BLACK SUFFERERS OTHER SUFFERERS

Marital Status : 

133 Marital Status Adult married respondents are more likely to live in suburban (58%) and rural (56%) areas

Number Of Adults In Household : 

134 Number Of Adults In Household

Number Of Children In Household (Under 18) : 

135 Number Of Children In Household (Under 18) Means Adults: 0.7 Parents: 2.1