KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asthma is well-known as a common respiratory condition. But did you know that there exists a life-threatening type of the condition called severe asthma, that requires specialised, multidisciplinary treatment to manage?

Severe asthma is estimated to affect 7% to 11% of adults in Asian countries[i], while worldwide the condition affects 3%-10% of adults with asthma.[ii] Globally, severe asthma causes 1,000 deaths daily[iii]. While its prevalence in Malaysia has not been quantified, many patients in the country battle severe asthma regularly.

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