Impact of Asthma, Bronchitis and Rhinitis on Hospitalizations

Conclusions

The impact of asthma, chronic bronchitis and allergic rhinitis on all-cause hospitalizations and limitations in daily activities is substantial, and it is markedly different among adult subjects from the general population in Italy. The contribution of breathing problems to the total burden also varies according to the respiratory condition. Gender, occupational status and outdoor air pollution contribute to the total burden.