COPD and asthma are common lung diseases that profoundly degrade the quality of life of those who suffer from them. A recent thesis from Karolinska Institutet shows that these two diseases are also a major economic burden on society, something that has not previously received attention.COPD and asthma are two of the most common chronic diseases both in Sweden and in the rest of the world, but there is only limited knowledge about their economic consequences for society. [click link for full article]
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