Retrospective Analysis to Describe Patient Profiles, Current Treatment Patterns and Economic Burden for Asthma Patients in UAE. A Descriptive Analysis of the Asthma Patient Population in the Emirate of Dubai With Respect to Healthcare Resource Utilization, Costs, and Asthma-related Treatment Pattern

Retrospective Analysis to Describe Patient Profiles, Current Treatment Patterns and Economic Burden for Asthma Patients in UAE.

This Retrospective cohort study with an overall objective of to perform a descriptive analysis of the asthma patient population in the Emirate of Dubai with respect to healthcare resource utilization, costs, and asthma-related treatment patterns and outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Minimum two claims with asthma diagnosis, 30 days apart, during the identification period
• Minimum 12 months of baseline period
• Age ≥ 18 years on the index date
• Continuous enrolment during the baseline period and at least 180 days of follow-up period; enrolment will be defined based on at least one activity during each 90-day period from the index date

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of COPD during the baseline period. Diagnosis of COPD will be defined as ≥1 medical claim with an ICD-10 diagnosis in any position