Asthma care specialists improve outcomes.
The incidence of asthma in the United States is widespread and growing, consuming a great deal of health care resources. A number of studies have concluded that treatment of asthma patients by specialists achieves superior outcomes and saves costs. Better use of aggressive techniques by allergists is central to their success in treating asthma patients.
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