Patients and experts call for action on World Asthma Day 2024 [Video]

On World Asthma Day 2024, AstraZeneca stands with the severe asthma community to highlight the condition’s profound impact on patients and healthcare systems. Severe asthma is a distinct form of asthma affecting 3-10% of cases, with up to 57% patients having uncontrolled disease. Hear from advocates Poppy and Tonya as they describe the challenges facing patients today.

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