National trends in hospital admissions for asthma exacerbations among pediatric and young adult population in Spain (2002-2010)

Our results suggest a decrease in the incidence of hospital admissions for asthma exacerbations with concomitant increase in use of NIV in asthmatic patients, both pediatric and young adults patients. Although LOS and mean cost have decreased among pediatric patients, they have not changed and increased, respectively, among young adults. A better management of the disease at primary care services may explain the improvement in the incidence and outcomes.