Welcome and overview -- Epidemiology of asthma: worldwide asthma epidemic morbidity and mortality data -- Addressing unique concerns in asthma care around the world -- Asthma in Asia Pacific -- Asthma in China -- Asthma in India -- Evolving GINA and NHLBI guidelines: from consensus to evidence-based -- Pharmacoeconomics: cost-effectiveness issues and observational trials supporting guideline recommendations -- Pharmacoeconomics outside the west -- Allergens around the world -- Lifestyle factors affecting asthma around the world -- Health care systems and access issues affecting asthma around the world -- Asthma in Latin America -- Asthma in Africa -- Managed care in the United States -- Addressing the child with asthma -- Concluding remarks. |