United States
2020 ADULT
Asthma Call-Back Survey Codebook Report
September 27, 2022
     


Label: STATE FIPS CODE
Column: 1-2
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: _STATE
Prologue:
Description: STATE FIPS CODE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
4 Arizona 394 3.37 4.17
9 Connecticut 436 3.73 2.30
12 Florida 451 3.86 7.91
13 Georgia 401 3.43 5.29
15 Hawaii 339 2.90 0.86
18 Indiana 411 3.52 3.84
19 Iowa 369 3.16 1.54
20 Kansas 327 2.80 1.62
23 Maine 484 4.14 0.86
25 Massachusetts 326 2.79 4.28
26 Michigan 416 3.56 6.33
27 Minnesota 660 5.65 2.78
29 Missouri 332 2.84 3.24
30 Montana 319 2.73 0.68
31 Nebraska 556 4.76 0.83
33 New Hampshire 518 4.43 0.89
34 New Jersey 655 5.60 4.59
35 New Mexico 320 2.74 1.19
36 New York 244 2.09 10.86
39 Ohio 562 4.81 6.78
41 Oregon 307 2.63 2.66
42 Pennsylvania 249 2.13 7.01
44 Rhode Island 317 2.71 0.73
48 Texas 590 5.05 10.78
49 Utah 528 4.52 1.99
50 Vermont 548 4.69 0.40
55 Wisconsin 290 2.48 3.15
72 Puerto Rico 338 2.89 2.44

     


Label: MONTH NAME OF SOURCE FILE ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 3-4
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: FMONTH_F
Prologue:
Description: FILE MONTH
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 January 1,240 10.61 11.48
2 February 1,187 10.16 10.80
3 March 1,381 11.82 13.79
4 April 1,332 11.40 14.36
5 May 807 6.91 7.14
6 June 726 6.21 4.88
7 July 951 8.14 8.04
8 August 852 7.29 6.79
9 September 930 7.96 6.49
10 October 612 5.24 4.36
11 November 1,016 8.69 7.27
12 December 653 5.59 4.59

     


Label: MONTH OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Column: 13-14
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: IMONTH_F
Prologue:
Description: MONTH OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 January 955 8.17 7.79
2 February 960 8.21 9.65
3 March 1,242 10.63 11.82
4 April 1,065 9.11 12.52
5 May 992 8.49 8.25
6 June 998 8.54 8.12
7 July 920 7.87 7.79
8 August 901 7.71 7.29
9 September 769 6.58 5.74
10 October 720 6.16 5.75
11 November 1,052 9.00 7.97
12 December 1,113 9.52 7.30

     


Label: DAY OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Column: 15-16
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: IDAY_F
Prologue:
Description: DAY OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
HIDDEN   11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: YEAR OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Column: 17-20
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: IYEAR_F
Prologue:
Description: YEAR OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK INTERVIEW
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2020 Interview year 11,028 94.36 95.23
2021 Interview year 659 5.64 4.77

     


Label: DISPOSITION OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 24-26
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DISPCODE_F
Prologue:
Description: DISPOSITION OF ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1100 Complete 11,581 99.09 98.47
1200 Partial complete 106 0.91 1.53

     


Label: ANNUAL SEQUENCE NUMBER
Column: 27-36
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SEQNO
Prologue:
Description: ANNUAL SEQUENCE NUMBER
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
HIDDEN   11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PERMIT TO CALL BACK FROM BRFSS
Column: 39
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CALLBACK
Prologue:
Description: PERMIT TO CALL BACK FROM BRFSS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: ARE YOU SAMPLE PERSON
Column: 40
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SAMP_NAME
Prologue:
Description: Q1.1 Are you [sample person’s first name or initials]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11,619 99.42 99.57
2 No 68 0.58 0.43

     


Label: MAY I SPEAK WITH SAMPLE PERSON
Column: 41
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SAMP_PERS
Prologue:
Description: Q1.2 May I speak with [sample person's first name or initials]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 68 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 11,619    

     


Label: CHECK CORRECT PERSON ON PHONE
Column: 42
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: REPEAT
Prologue: FOR THOSE WHO DISAGREE WITH BRFSS ASTHMA STATUS: Check if correct person from core survey is on phone.
Description: Q2.0 Is this [sample person’s name] and are you [sample person’s age] years old? (IF YES, CONTINUE WITH Q2.1)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 745 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 10,942    

     


Label: EVER HAVE ASTHMA INCONSISTENT WITH BRFSS
Column: 43
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EVER_ASTH
Prologue: FOR THOSE WHO DISAGREE WITH BRFSS ASTHMA STATUS: I would like to repeat the questions from the previous survey now to make sure you qualify for this study.
Description: Q2.1 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 745 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 10,942    

     


Label: STILL HAVE ASTHMA INCONSISTENT WITH BRFSS
Column: 44
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CUR_ASTH
Prologue: FOR THOSE WHO DISAGREE WITH BRFSS ASTHMA STATUS: I would like to repeat the questions from the previous survey now to make sure you qualify for this study.
Description: Q2.2 Do you still have asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 487 65.37 60.14
2 No 197 26.44 26.22
7 Donīt know/Not sure 61 8.19 13.64
BLANK Not asked or missing 10,942    

     


Label: PERMISSION TO COMBINE THE ANSWER WITH BRFSS
Column: 45
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PERMISS
Prologue:
Description: Q2.3 May we combine your answers to this survey with your answers from the survey you did a few weeks ago?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7,921 67.78 73.90
7 Donīt know/Not sure 3,766 32.22 26.10

     


Label: AGE AT ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS
Column: 46-48
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEDX
Prologue:
Description: Q3.1 How old were you when you were first told by a doctor or other health professional that you had asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 115 Age in years 10,269 87.87 87.87
777 Donīt know 999 8.55 7.88
888 Less than 1 year old 408 3.49 4.20
999 Refused 11 0.09 0.06

     


Label: TIME SINCE DIAGNOSIS
Column: 49
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INCIDNT
Prologue:
Description: Q3.2 How long ago was that?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Within the past 12 months 211 1.81 1.98
2 One to five years ago 765 6.55 6.86
3 More than 5 years ago 10,669 91.29 90.80
7 Don’t know 37 0.32 0.30
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.05

     


Label: LAST TALKED TO A DOCTOR
Column: 50-51
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: LAST_MD
Prologue:
Description: Q3.3 How long has it been since you last talked to a doctor or other health professional about your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
4 Within the past year 6,653 56.93 55.14
5 One year to less than 3 years ago 1,598 13.67 13.06
6 Three years to five years ago 657 5.62 6.18
7 More than five years ago 2,536 21.70 23.44
77 Donīt know 127 1.09 0.74
88 Never 112 0.96 1.42
99 Refused 4 0.03 0.03

     


Label: LAST TOOK ASTHMA MEDICATION
Column: 52-53
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: LAST_MED
Prologue:
Description: Q3.4 How long has it been since you last took asthma medication?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Less than 1 day ago 4,000 34.23 29.62
2 1-6 days ago 986 8.44 9.18
3 1 week to less than 3 months ago 1,316 11.26 11.72
4 3 months to less than 1 year ago 1,052 9.00 9.04
5 1 year to less than 3 years ago 931 7.97 8.78
6 3 years to 5 years ago 493 4.22 5.14
7 More than 5 years ago 2,488 21.29 23.51
77 Donīt know 110 0.94 0.64
88 Never 308 2.64 2.31
99 Refused 3 0.03 0.05

     


Label: LAST HAD ANY SYMPTOMS OF ASTHMA
Column: 54-55
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: LASTSYMP
Prologue:
Description: Q3.5 How long has it been since you last had any symptoms of asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Less than 1 day ago 3,025 25.88 21.67
2 1-6 days ago 1,430 12.24 12.79
3 1 week to less than 3 months ago 2,038 17.44 19.04
4 3 months to less than 1 year ago 1,363 11.66 12.13
5 1 year to less than 3 years ago 949 8.12 8.28
6 3 years to 5 years ago 447 3.82 3.95
7 More than 5 years ago 2,090 17.88 19.63
77 Donīt know 247 2.11 1.46
88 Never 89 0.76 0.95
99 Refused 9 0.08 0.10

     


Label: SYMPTOM DAYS
Column: 56-58
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYMP_30D
Prologue:
Description: Q4.1 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you have any symptoms of asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 29 Days 3,984 34.09 34.03
30 Every day 1,904 16.29 13.11
66 No symptoms past one year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
77 Don't know 185 1.58 1.54
88 No symptoms in the past 30 days 671 5.74 6.32
99 Refused 5 0.04 0.06
100 Symptoms 3 months to 1 year ago, skip filled 1,363 11.66 12.13

     


Label: CONSTANT SYMPTOMS
Column: 59-60
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DUR_30D
Prologue:
Description: Q4.2 Do you have symptoms all the time? 'All the time' means symptoms that continue throughout the day. It does not mean symptoms for a little while each day.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 992 8.49 6.98
2 No 865 7.40 5.88
6 Last symptoms one+ years ago, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
7 Don't know 46 0.39 0.25
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.00
10 Last symptoms 3 months to -1 year ago, skip filled 1,363 11.66 12.13
11 No symptoms for past 30 days, skip filled 671 5.74 6.32
12 Symptoms 1-29 days for past 30 days, skip filled 3,984 34.09 34.03
77 Don’t know ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 185 1.58 1.54
99 Refused ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 5 0.04 0.06

     


Label: NIGHT SYMPTOMS
Column: 61-63
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ASLEEP30
Prologue:
Description: Q4.3 During the past 30 days, on how many days did symptoms of asthma make it difficult for you to stay asleep?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 30 Days/Nights 2,314 19.80 19.53
66 No symptoms past one year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
77 Don't know 223 1.91 1.50
88 None 3,536 30.26 27.66
99 Refused 5 0.04 0.04
100 Symptoms 3 months to 1 year ago, skip filled 1,363 11.66 12.13
111 No symptoms in the past 30 days, skip filled 671 5.74 6.32

     


Label: SYMPTOM-FREE DAYS
Column: 64-65
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYMPFREE
Prologue:
Description: Q4.4 During the past two weeks, on how many days were you completely symptom-free, that is no coughing, wheezing, or other symptoms of asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 14 Days/Nights 9,213 78.83 82.07
77 Donīt know 217 1.86 1.98
88 None 2,249 19.24 15.91
99 Refused 8 0.07 0.04

     


Label: ASTHMA EPISODE OR ATTACK
Column: 66
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EPIS_12M
Prologue:
Description: Q4.5 During the past 12 months, have you had an episode of asthma or an asthma attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,113 35.19 33.78
2 No 3,895 33.33 32.47
6 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
7 Don't know 103 0.88 0.94
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.00

     


Label: NUMBER OF EPISODES / ATTACKS
Column: 67-70
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EPIS_TP
Prologue:
Description: Q4.6 During the past three months, how many asthma episodes or attacks have you had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 100 Episodes 2,982 25.52 25.20
666 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
777 Don't know 248 2.12 1.48
888 None 871 7.45 7.01
999 Refused 12 0.10 0.08
1111 No episode/asthma attack past year, skip filled 3,999 34.22 33.41

     


Label: DURATION OF ATTACK
Column: 71-74
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DUR_ASTH
Prologue:
Description: Q4.7 How long did your most recent asthma episode or attack last?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
101 - 199 Minutes 1,905 16.30 16.43
201 - 299 Hours 1,031 8.82 8.19
301 - 399 Days 665 5.69 5.26
401 - 499 Weeks 303 2.59 2.33
555 Never 13 0.11 0.03
666 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
777 Don't know 190 1.63 1.46
999 Refused 6 0.05 0.07
1111 No episode/asthma attack past year, skip filled 3,999 34.22 33.41

     


Label: TYPICAL ATTACK
Column: 75-76
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COMPASTH
Prologue:
Description: Q4.8 Compared with other episodes or attacks, was this most recent attack shorter, longer, or about the same?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Shorter 913 7.81 7.65
2 Longer 616 5.27 4.98
3 About the same 2,525 21.61 20.77
4 The most recent attack was actually the first attack 19 0.16 0.08
6 No symptoms past year, skip filled 3,575 30.59 32.81
7 Don't know 39 0.33 0.28
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.01
11 No episode/asthma attack past year, skip filled 3,999 34.22 33.41

     


Label: INSURANCE
Column: 77
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INS1
Prologue:
Description: QINS1 Do you have any kind of health care coverage, including health insurance, prepaid plans such as HMOs, or government plans such as Medicare or Medicaid?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10,861 92.93 90.67
2 No 791 6.77 8.83
7 Donīt know/Not sure 26 0.22 0.16
9 Refused 9 0.08 0.34

     


Label: INSURANCE OR COVERAGE GAP
Column: 78
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INS2
Prologue:
Description: QINS2 During the past 12 months, was there any time that you did not have any health insurance or coverage?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 590 5.05 6.49
2 No 10,246 87.67 83.85
5 No insurance at time of interview, skip filled 791 6.77 8.83
7 Don't know 50 0.43 0.48
9 Refused 10 0.09 0.34

     


Label: NUMBER OF ROUTINE CHECKUPS PAST 12 MONTHS
Column: 79-81
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NER_TIME
Prologue:
Description: Q5.1 During the past 12 months, how many times did you see a doctor or other health professional for a routine checkup for your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 365 Times 5,057 43.27 42.36
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
777 Don't know 142 1.22 0.95
888 None 1,546 13.23 12.31
999 Refused 4 0.03 0.08

     


Label: EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT
Column: 82
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ER_VISIT
Prologue: An urgent care center treats people with illness or injuries that must be addressed immediately and cannot wait for a regular medical appointment.
Description: Q5.2 During the past 12 months, have you had to visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,037 8.87 9.48
2 No 5,674 48.55 46.07
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
7 Don't know 37 0.32 0.15
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.01

     


Label: NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS
Column: 83-85
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ER_TIMES
Prologue:
Description: Q5.3 During the past 12 months, how many times did you visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 365 Number 1,027 8.79 9.37
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
677 MD visit, no ER visit past year, skip filled 5,674 48.55 46.07
777 Don't know 45 0.39 0.23
999 Refused 3 0.03 0.03

     


Label: NUMBER OF URGENT VISITS
Column: 86-88
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: URG_TIME
Prologue:
Description: Q5.4 During the past 12 months, how many times did you see a doctor or other health professional for urgent treatment of worsening asthma symptoms or for an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 365 Number 1,723 14.74 14.50
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
777 Don't know 87 0.74 0.54
888 None 4,933 42.21 40.58
999 Refused 6 0.05 0.08

     


Label: HOSPITAL VISIT
Column: 89
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: HOSP_VST
Prologue:
Description: Q5.5 During the past 12 months, that is since [one year ago today], have you had to stay overnight in a hospital because of your asthma? Do not include an overnight stay in the emergency room.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 256 2.19 1.77
2 No 5,636 48.22 46.97
4 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 842 7.20 6.86
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
7 Don't know 14 0.12 0.10
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.00

     


Label: NUMBER OF HOSPITAL VISITS
Column: 90-92
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: HOSPTIME
Prologue:
Description: Q5.6a During the past 12 months, how many different times did you stay in any hospital overnight or longer because of your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 365 Times 253 2.16 1.74
444 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 842 7.20 6.86
455 MD visit, symptoms, no hospital visit past year, skip filled 5,636 48.22 46.97
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
777 Don't know 16 0.14 0.12
999 Refused 2 0.02 0.02

     


Label: HOSPITAL FOLLOW-UP
Column: 93-94
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: HOSPPLAN
Prologue:
Description: Q5.7 The last time you left the hospital, did a health professional talk with you about how to prevent serious attacks in the future?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 178 1.52 1.15
2 No 68 0.58 0.54
4 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 842 7.20 6.86
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,739 23.44 22.96
7 Don't know 23 0.20 0.16
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.02
45 MD visit, symptoms, no hospital visit past year, skip filled 5,636 48.22 46.97

     


Label: NUMBER OF MISSED DAYS
Column: 95-97
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: MISS_DAY
Prologue:
Description: Q5.8a During the past 12 months, how many days were you unable to work or carry out your usual activities because of your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 365 Days 2,389 20.44 21.25
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
777 Don't know 403 3.45 2.95
888 Zero 6,663 57.01 54.09
999 Refused 33 0.28 0.38

     


Label: ACTIVITY LIMITATION
Column: 98
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ACT_DAYS30
Prologue:
Description: Q5.9 During just the past 30 days, would you say you limited your usual activities due to asthma not at all, a little, a moderate amount, or a lot?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Not at all 5,324 45.55 45.33
2 A little 2,598 22.23 21.21
3 A moderate amount 974 8.33 7.65
4 A lot 555 4.75 4.27
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,199 18.82 21.33
7 Don't know 30 0.26 0.13
9 Refused 7 0.06 0.08

     


Label: EVER TAUGHT RECOGNIZE EARLY SIGN OR SYMPTOMS
Column: 99
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: TCH_SIGN
Prologue: Has a doctor or other health professional ever taught you . . .
Description: Q6.1 . . . how to recognize early signs or symptoms of an asthma episode?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7,275 62.25 63.62
2 No 4,099 35.07 33.86
7 Donīt know/Not sure 308 2.64 2.49
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.03

     


Label: EVER TAUGHT WHAT TO DO DURING ASTHMA EPISODE OR ATTACK
Column: 100
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: TCH_RESP
Prologue: Has a doctor or other health professional ever taught you . . .
Description: Q6.2 . . . what to do during an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8,474 72.51 73.14
2 No 2,927 25.04 24.76
7 Donīt know/Not sure 283 2.42 2.07
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.02

     


Label: EVER TAUGHT HOW TO USE A PEAK FLOW
Column: 101
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: TCH_MON
Prologue: A peak flow meter is a hand held device that measures how quickly you can blow air out of your lungs. Has a doctor or other health professional ever taught you . . .
Description: Q6.3 . . . how to use a peak flow meter to adjust your daily medications?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,708 40.28 39.64
2 No 6,784 58.05 58.76
7 Donīt know/Not sure 186 1.59 1.56
9 Refused 9 0.08 0.04

     


Label: EVER GIVEN AN ASTHMA ACTION PLAN
Column: 102
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: MGT_PLAN
Prologue: An asthma action plan, or asthma management plan, is a form with instructions about when to change the amount or type of medicine, when to call the doctor for advice, and when to go to the emergency room.
Description: Q6.4 Has a doctor or other health professional EVER given you an asthma action plan?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,333 28.52 28.80
2 No 8,060 68.97 68.30
7 Donīt know/Not sure 289 2.47 2.86
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.04

     


Label: EVER TAKEN A COURSE TO MANAGE ASTHMA
Column: 103
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: MGT_CLAS
Prologue:
Description: Q6.5 Have you ever taken a course or class on how to manage your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 928 7.94 7.91
2 No 10,716 91.69 91.79
7 Donīt know/Not sure 40 0.34 0.27
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.02

     


Label: AIR CLEANER USED
Column: 104
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AIRCLEANER
Prologue: An air cleaner or purifier filters pollutants like dust, pollen, mold and chemicals out of the indoor air. It can be attached to the furnace or free standing. It is not, however, the same as a normal furnace filter.
Description: Q7.1 Is an air cleaner or purifier regularly used inside your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,299 28.23 30.55
2 No 8,286 70.90 68.38
7 Donīt know/Not sure 95 0.81 1.01
9 Refused 7 0.06 0.06

     


Label: DEHUMIDIFIER USED
Column: 105
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DEHUMID
Prologue:
Description: Q7.2 Is a dehumidifier regularly used to reduce moisture inside your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,269 27.97 28.02
2 No 8,379 71.70 71.47
7 Donīt know/Not sure 34 0.29 0.49
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.02

     


Label: EXHAUST FAN USED
Column: 106
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: KITC_FAN
Prologue:
Description: Q7.3 Is an exhaust fan that vents to the outside used regularly when cooking in your kitchen?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6,746 57.72 61.00
2 No 4,840 41.41 38.19
7 Donīt know/Not sure 90 0.77 0.78
9 Refused 11 0.09 0.03

     


Label: GAS USED
Column: 107
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COOK_GAS
Prologue:
Description: Q7.4 Is gas used for cooking?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,743 40.58 43.97
2 No 6,924 59.25 55.86
7 Donīt know/Not sure 18 0.15 0.15
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01

     


Label: SAW OR SMELLED MOLD PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 108
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ENV_MOLD
Prologue:
Description: Q7.5 In the past 30 days, has anyone seen or smelled mold or a musty odor inside your home? Do not include mold on food.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,101 9.42 9.81
2 No 10,521 90.02 89.46
7 Donīt know/Not sure 62 0.53 0.68
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.06

     


Label: INDOOR PETS
Column: 109
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ENV_PETS
Prologue:
Description: Q7.6 Does your household have pets such as dogs, cats, hamsters, birds or other feathered or furry pets that spend time indoors?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7,059 60.40 60.24
2 No 4,623 39.56 39.74
7 Donīt know/Not sure 3 0.03 0.02
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.00

     


Label: PETS ALLOWED IN BEDROOM
Column: 110
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PETBEDRM
Prologue:
Description: Q7.7 Are pets allowed in your bedroom?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5,606 47.97 46.85
2 No 1,399 11.97 12.88
3 Some are/some aren't 50 0.43 0.49
6 No pets, skip coded 4,628 39.60 39.76
7 Don't know 3 0.03 0.01
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.00

     


Label: SAW COCKROACH INSIDE YOUR HOME PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 111
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: C_ROACH
Prologue:
Description: Q7.8 In the past 30 days, has anyone seen a cockroach inside your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,012 8.66 10.92
2 No 10,659 91.20 89.01
7 Donīt know/Not sure 11 0.09 0.06
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.02

     


Label: SAW MICE OR RATS INSIDE YOUR HOME PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 112
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: C_RODENT
Prologue:
Description: Q7.9 In the past 30 days, has anyone seen mice or rats inside your home? Do not include mice or rats kept as pets.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,073 9.18 7.58
2 No 10,595 90.66 92.25
7 Donīt know/Not sure 19 0.16 0.16

     


Label: FIREPLACE OR WOOD STOVE USED
Column: 113
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WOOD_STOVE
Prologue:
Description: Q7.10 Is a wood burning fireplace or wood burning stove used in your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,712 14.65 12.60
2 No 9,967 85.28 87.30
7 Donīt know/Not sure 7 0.06 0.09
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.01

     


Label: GAS APPLIANCE USED
Column: 114
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: GAS_STOVE
Prologue:
Description: Q7.11 Are unvented gas logs, unvented gas fireplace, or unvented gas stove used in your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 647 5.54 6.51
2 No 10,976 93.92 92.79
7 Donīt know/Not sure 62 0.53 0.68
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.03

     


Label: ANYONE SMOKED INSIDE YOUR HOME
Column: 115
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: S_INSIDE
Prologue:
Description: Q7.12 In the past week, has anyone smoked inside your home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,281 10.96 12.07
2 No 10,401 89.00 87.86
7 Donīt know/Not sure 5 0.04 0.07

     


Label: EVER ADVISED CHANGE THINGS IN YOUR HOME
Column: 116
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: MOD_ENV
Prologue:
Description: Q7.13 Has a health professional ever advised you to change things in your home, school, or work to improve your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,506 30.00 31.28
2 No 8,090 69.22 67.68
7 Donīt know/Not sure 89 0.76 1.01
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.02

     


Label: USE A MATTRESS COVER
Column: 117
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: MATTRESS
Prologue:
Description: Q7.14 Do you use a mattress cover that is made especially for controlling dust mites?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,660 39.87 39.17
2 No 6,612 56.58 58.21
7 Donīt know/Not sure 412 3.53 2.62
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.01

     


Label: USE A PILLOW COVER
Column: 118
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: E_PILLOW
Prologue:
Description: Q7.15 Do you use a pillow cover that is made especially for controlling dust mites?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,490 29.86 27.70
2 No 7,969 68.19 70.77
7 Donīt know/Not sure 226 1.93 1.52
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01

     


Label: CARPETING OR RUGS IN YOUR BEDROOM
Column: 119
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CARPET
Prologue:
Description: Q7.16 Do you have carpeting or rugs in your bedroom?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6,703 57.35 56.53
2 No 4,971 42.53 43.43
7 Donīt know/Not sure 7 0.06 0.03
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.01

     


Label: WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
Column: 120
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: HOTWATER
Prologue:
Description: Q7.17 Are your sheets and pillowcases washed in cold, warm, or hot water?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Cold 2,771 23.71 23.05
2 Warm 3,798 32.50 32.60
3 Hot 4,423 37.85 36.62
4 Varies 342 2.93 3.82
7 Donīt know/Not sure 348 2.98 3.79
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.12

     


Label: USE AN EXHAUST FAN IN YOUR BATHROOM
Column: 121
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: BATH_FAN
Prologue:
Description: Q7.18 In your bathroom, do you regularly use an exhaust fan that vents to the outside?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7,342 62.82 63.00
2 No or “No Fan” 4,244 36.31 36.16
7 Donīt know/Not sure 95 0.81 0.78
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.06

     


Label: EVER USED OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION
Column: 122
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: OTC
Prologue: The next set of questions is about medications for asthma. The first few questions are very general, but later questions are very specific to your medication use.
Description: Q8.1 Over-the-counter medication can be bought without a doctor’s order. Have you ever used over-the-counter medication for your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,072 26.29 25.75
2 No 8,172 69.92 70.82
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 124 1.06 0.98
9 Refused 11 0.09 0.15

     


Label: EVER USED PRESCRIPTION INHALER
Column: 123
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALERE
Prologue:
Description: Q8.2 Have you ever used a prescription inhaler?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10,854 92.87 93.10
2 No 500 4.28 4.28
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 20 0.17 0.16
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.14

     


Label: PROFESSIONAL INHALER INSTRUCTION
Column: 124
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALERH
Prologue:
Description: Q8.3 Did a doctor or other health professional show you how to use the inhaler?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10,288 88.03 88.44
2 No 517 4.42 4.31
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
6 Never used prescription inhaler, skip filled 525 4.49 4.59
7 Don't know 49 0.42 0.35

     


Label: INHALER USE WATCHED
Column: 125
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALERW
Prologue:
Description: Q8.4 Did a doctor or other health professional watch you use the inhaler?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8,077 69.11 70.09
2 No 2,369 20.27 19.95
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
6 Never used prescription inhaler, skip filled 525 4.49 4.59
7 Don't know 408 3.49 3.07

     


Label: MEDICATION IN HAND
Column: 126
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SCR_MED1
Prologue: Now I am going to ask questions about specific prescription medications you may have taken for asthma in the past 3 months. I will be asking for the name, amount, and how often you take each medicine.
Description: Q8.5 It will help to get your medicines so you can read the labels. Can you please go get the asthma medicines while I wait on the phone?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,800 32.51 29.52
2 No 410 3.51 3.52
3 Respondent knows the meds 2,000 17.11 16.38
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 37 0.32 0.34
9 Refused 55 0.47 0.76

     


Label: HAVE ALL THE MEDICATIONS
Column: 127-128
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SCR_MED3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.7 Do you have all the medications?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes, I have all the medications 3,610 30.89 28.10
2 Yes, I have some of the medications but not all 147 1.26 1.19
3 No 33 0.28 0.19
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 10 0.09 0.05
10 Know or no handy asthma medicines, skip filled 2,502 21.41 21.00

     


Label: TAKEN PRESCRIPTION INHALER PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 129
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_SCR
Prologue:
Description: Q8.8 In the past 3 months have you taken prescription asthma medicine using an inhaler?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes, inhaler in past 3 months 5,822 49.82 46.75
2 No inhaler in past 3 months 410 3.51 3.07
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
6 Asthma med. past 3 months, never used inhaler, skip filled 60 0.51 0.64
7 Don't know 7 0.06 0.02
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.04

     


Label: TAKEN MEDICATION IN PILL PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 130
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS
Prologue:
Description: Q8.20 In the past 3 months, have you taken any medicine in pill form for your asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,519 13.00 11.65
2 No 4,485 38.38 36.56
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 292 2.50 2.20
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.11

     


Label: TAKEN MEDICATION IN SYRUP PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 131
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP
Prologue:
Description: Q8.23 In the past 3 months, have you taken any prescription asthma medication in syrup form?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 0.21 0.16
2 No 6,168 52.78 49.45
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 105 0.90 0.81
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.10

     


Label: TAKEN MEDICATION WITH A NEBULIZER PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 132
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_SCR
Prologue: A nebulizer is a small machine with a tube and facemask or mouthpiece that you breathe through continuously.
Description: Q8.25 In the past 3 months, were any of your asthma medicines used with a nebulizer?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,324 11.33 11.18
2 No 4,739 40.55 37.37
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Don't know 234 2.00 1.88
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.10

     


Label: NEBULIZER AT HOME
Column: 133
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_PLCA
Prologue: I am going to read a list of places where you might have used a nebulizer. Please answer 'yes' if you have used a nebulizer in the place I mention; otherwise, answer 'no.' In the past 3 months, did you use a nebulizer . . .
Description: Q8.26a . . . at home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,282 10.97 10.80
2 No 41 0.35 0.37
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Donīt know 1 0.01 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 4,978 42.59 39.35

     


Label: NEBULIZER AT DOCTOR'S OFFICE
Column: 134
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_PLCB
Prologue: In the past 3 months, did you use a nebulizer . . .
Description: Q8.26b . . . at a doctor’s office?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 303 2.59 3.10
2 No 1,018 8.71 8.06
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Donīt know 3 0.03 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 4,978 42.59 39.35

     


Label: NEBULIZER IN EMERGENCY ROOM
Column: 135
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_PLCC
Prologue: In the past 3 months, did you use a nebulizer . . .
Description: Q8.26c . . . in an emergency room?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 278 2.38 2.65
2 No 1,043 8.92 8.51
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Donīt know 3 0.03 0.02
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 4,978 42.59 39.35

     


Label: NEBULIZER AT WORK OR SCHOOL
Column: 136
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_PLCD
Prologue: In the past 3 months, did you use a nebulizer . . .
Description: Q8.26d . . . at work (or a school)?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 100 0.86 0.83
2 No 1,223 10.46 10.34
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Donīt know 1 0.01 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 4,978 42.59 39.35

     


Label: NEBULIZER AT ANY OTHER PLACE
Column: 137
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_PLCE
Prologue: In the past 3 months, did you use a nebulizer . . .
Description: Q8.26e . . . at any other place?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 164 1.40 1.57
2 No 1,158 9.91 9.60
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,077 43.44 47.16
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 308 2.64 2.31
7 Donīt know 2 0.02 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 4,978 42.59 39.35

     


Label: COST BARRIER: PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
Column: 138
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ASMDCOST
Prologue:
Description: Q9.1 Was there a time in the past 12 months when you needed to see your primary care doctor for your asthma but could not because of the cost?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 507 4.34 5.03
2 No 8,960 76.73 73.62
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,194 18.79 21.19
7 Don't know 14 0.12 0.15
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01
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Label: COST BARRIER: SPECIALIST
Column: 139
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ASSPCOST
Prologue:
Description: Q9.2 Was there a time in the past 12 months when you were referred to a specialist for asthma care but could not go because of the cost?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 307 2.63 3.45
2 No 9,161 78.45 75.19
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,194 18.79 21.19
7 Don't know 12 0.10 0.13
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.04
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Label: COST BARRIER: MEDICATION
Column: 140
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ASRXCOST
Prologue:
Description: Q9.3 Was there a time in the past 12 months when you needed to buy medication for your asthma but could not because of the cost?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,023 8.76 8.91
2 No 8,436 72.24 69.66
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,194 18.79 21.19
7 Don't know 22 0.19 0.24
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01
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Label: CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Column: 141
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EMP_STAT
Prologue:
Description: Q10.1 Next, we are interested in things that affect asthma in the workplace. However, first I'd like to ask how you would describe your current employment status. Would you say …
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Employed full-time 4,149 35.56 40.28
2 Employed part-time 1,322 11.33 13.30
3 Not employed 6,167 52.86 46.27
7 Donīt know 15 0.13 0.09
9 Refused 14 0.12 0.06
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Label: REASON NOT NOW EMPLOYED
Column: 142-143
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: UNEMP_R
Prologue:
Description: Q10.2 What is the main reason you are not now employed?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Keeping house 237 2.03 2.42
2 Going to school 178 1.53 3.60
3 Retired 3,219 27.59 16.57
4 Disabled 1,203 10.31 10.26
5 Unable to work for other health reasons 460 3.94 3.94
6 Looking for work 164 1.41 2.24
7 Laid off 202 1.73 2.21
8 Other 479 4.11 4.83
66 Now Employed, skip filled 5,471 46.89 53.58
77 Don't know 13 0.11 0.14
88 Unknown Employment, skip filled 29 0.25 0.15
99 Refused 12 0.10 0.06
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Label: EVER EMPLOYED OUTSIDE HOME
Column: 144
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EMP_EVER1
Prologue:
Description: Q10.3 Have you ever been employed outside the home?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5,992 51.36 43.77
2 No 188 1.61 2.49
6 Now Employed, skip filled 5,471 46.89 53.58
7 Donīt know 11 0.09 0.14
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.01
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Label: ASTHMA AGGRAVATED BY CURRENT JOB
Column: 145
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKENV5
Prologue:
Description: Q10.4 Are your asthma symptoms MADE WORSE by things like chemicals, smoke, dust or mold in your CURRENT job?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,242 10.65 12.50
2 No 2,908 24.93 26.72
5 Now employed former/inactive/unknown asthma, skip filled 1,238 10.61 13.44
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 76 0.65 0.82
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 7 0.06 0.10
10 Previously but not currently employed, skip filled 5,992 51.36 43.77
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Label: ASTHMA CAUSED BY CURRENT JOB
Column: 146
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKENV6
Prologue:
Description: Q10.5 Was your asthma first CAUSED by things like chemicals, smoke, dust or mold in your CURRENT job?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 300 2.57 2.51
2 No 5,039 43.19 49.64
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 126 1.08 1.31
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.12
10 Previously but not currently employed, skip filled 5,992 51.36 43.77
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Label: ASTHMA AGGRAVATED BY PREVIOUS JOB
Column: 147
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKENV7
Prologue:
Description: Q10.6 Were your asthma symptoms MADE WORSE by things like chemicals, smoke, dust or mold in any PREVIOUS job you ever had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,184 35.86 32.36
2 No 6,674 57.20 59.62
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 300 2.57 2.51
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 288 2.47 2.72
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 17 0.15 0.15
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Label: ASTHMA CAUSED BY PREVIOUS JOB
Column: 148
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKENV8
Prologue:
Description: Q10.7 Was your asthma first CAUSED by things like chemicals, smoke, dust or mold in any PREVIOUS job you ever had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,604 13.75 11.77
2 No 8,837 75.74 78.15
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 300 2.57 2.51
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 702 6.02 4.80
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 20 0.17 0.13
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Label: EVER CHANGE OR QUIT A JOB
Column: 149
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKQUIT1
Prologue:
Description: Q10.8 Did you ever lose or quit a job because things in the workplace, like chemicals, smoke, dust or mold, caused your asthma or made your asthma symptoms worse?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 884 7.58 6.54
2 No 3,437 29.46 26.74
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 300 2.57 2.51
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 20 0.17 0.26
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.06
55 Not made worse or caused in any previous job, skip filled 6,818 58.44 61.25
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Label: DOCTOR DISCUSSED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 150
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKTALK
Prologue:
Description: Q10.9 Did you and a doctor or other health professional ever DISCUSS whether your asthma could have been caused by, or your symptoms made worse by, any job you ever had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,951 16.72 14.01
2 No 9,353 80.17 81.85
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 143 1.23 1.30
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 16 0.14 0.19
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Label: DOCTOR DIAGNOSED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 151
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKSEN3
Prologue:
Description: Q10.10 Have you ever been TOLD BY a doctor or other health professional that your asthma was caused by, or your symptoms made worse by, any job you ever had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,345 11.53 9.58
2 No 9,968 85.44 86.34
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 135 1.16 1.34
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 15 0.13 0.09
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Label: SELF-IDENTIFIED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 152
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WORKSEN4
Prologue:
Description: Q10.11 Have YOU ever TOLD a doctor or other health professional that your asthma was caused by, or your symptoms made worse by, any job you ever had?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,746 14.97 13.62
2 No 9,564 81.97 82.35
6 Never employed, skip filled 188 1.61 2.49
7 Don't know 138 1.18 1.31
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 16 0.14 0.15
9 Refused 15 0.13 0.08
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Label: EVER TOLD HAVE CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
Column: 153
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COPD
Prologue:
Description: Q11.1 Have you ever been told by a doctor or health professional that you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,905 16.42 12.73
2 No 9,597 82.73 86.69
7 Donīt know/Not sure 93 0.80 0.55
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.04
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Label: EVER TOLD HAVE EMPHYSEMA
Column: 154
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: EMPHY
Prologue:
Description: Q11.2 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have emphysema?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 677 5.84 4.52
2 No 10,832 93.37 94.73
7 Donīt know/Not sure 88 0.76 0.70
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.04
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Label: EVER TOLD HAVE CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Column: 155
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: BRONCH
Prologue:
Description: Q11.3 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you have chronic bronchitis?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,483 21.40 17.97
2 No 8,979 77.40 80.60
7 Donīt know/Not sure 131 1.13 1.37
9 Refused 8 0.07 0.06
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Label: EVER TOLD DEPRESSED
Column: 156
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DEPRESS
Prologue:
Description: Q11.4 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you were depressed?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,521 38.97 38.71
2 No 7,021 60.52 60.75
7 Donīt know/Not sure 45 0.39 0.46
9 Refused 14 0.12 0.09
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Label: USED HERBS TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 157
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_HERB
Prologue: Sometimes people use methods other than prescription medications to help treat or control their asthma. These methods are called non-traditional, complementary, or alternative healthcare. In the past 12 months, have you used . . . to control asthma?
Description: Q12.1 . . . herbs . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 615 5.31 5.32
2 No 8,778 75.80 73.44
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 13 0.11 0.13
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.02
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Label: USED VITAMINS TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 158
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_VITA
Prologue:
Description: Q12.2 . . . vitamins . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 755 6.52 6.12
2 No 8,615 74.39 72.59
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 37 0.32 0.19
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.01
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Label: USED ACUPUNCTURE TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 159
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_PUNC
Prologue:
Description: Q12.3 . . . acupuncture . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 144 1.24 0.99
2 No 9,247 79.85 77.68
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 18 0.16 0.23
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01
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Label: USED ACUPRESSURE TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 160
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_PRES
Prologue:
Description: Q12.4 . . . acupressure . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 142 1.23 1.09
2 No 9,237 79.76 77.47
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 29 0.25 0.28
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.06
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Label: USED AROMATHERAPY TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 161
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_AROM
Prologue:
Description: Q12.5 . . . aromatherapy . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 863 7.45 8.19
2 No 8,521 73.58 70.58
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 24 0.21 0.12
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.02
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Label: USED HOMEOPATHY TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 162
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_HOME
Prologue:
Description: Q12.6 . . . homeopathy . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 311 2.69 2.70
2 No 9,013 77.83 75.55
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 85 0.73 0.64
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01
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Label: USED REFLEXOLOGY TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 163
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_REFL
Prologue:
Description: Q12.7 . . . reflexology . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 126 1.09 0.89
2 No 9,243 79.81 77.57
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 39 0.34 0.36
9 Refused 3 0.03 0.09
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Label: USED YOGA TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 164
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_YOGA
Prologue:
Description: Q12.8 . . . yoga . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 552 4.77 4.99
2 No 8,838 76.31 73.72
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 17 0.15 0.09
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.11
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Label: USED BREATHING TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 165
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_BR
Prologue:
Description: Q12.9 . . . breathing techniques . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3,348 28.91 28.63
2 No 6,027 52.04 49.92
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 32 0.28 0.27
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.09
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Label: USED NATUROPATHY TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 166
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_NATR
Prologue:
Description: Q12.10 . . . naturopathy . . .
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 214 1.85 1.72
2 No 9,130 78.84 76.62
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 61 0.53 0.46
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.11
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Label: OTHER ALTERNATIVE CARE TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Column: 167
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CAM_OTHR
Prologue:
Description: Q12.11 Besides the types I have just asked about, have you used any other type of alternative care for your asthma in the past 12 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 849 7.33 6.70
2 No 8,523 73.59 71.94
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,170 18.74 21.09
7 Don't know 35 0.30 0.18
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.09
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Label: TEXT FOR OTHER TYPE CARE
Column: 168-267
Type of Variable: CHAR
SAS Variable Name: CAM_TEXT
Prologue:
Description: Q12.12 What else have you used?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK   10,838    
HIDDEN Text field - up to 100 characters 849 100.00 100.00

     


Label: LANGUAGE IDENTIFIER
Column: 348-349
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: QSTLANG_F
Prologue:
Description: Language identifier: Language in which the interview was conducted.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 English 11,230 96.09 95.65
2 Spanish 457 3.91 4.35

     


Label: PERSON SELECTED TO CALL BACK FROM BRFSS
Column: 350
Type of Variable: NUm
SAS Variable Name: ADLTCHLD
Prologue:
Description: Which person in the household was selected as the focus of the call-back?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Adult 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: EVER HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS AND CALL BACK
Column: 353
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: _EVER_ASTH_C
Prologue:
Description: EVER HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS ( ASTHMA3 ) AND CALL BACK (EVER_ASTH)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: STILL HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS AND CALL BACK
Column: 354
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: _CUR_ASTH_C
Prologue:
Description: STILL HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS (ASTHNOW) AND CALL BACK (CUR_ASTH)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8,479 72.55 68.96
2 No 2,925 25.03 27.95
7 Donīt know/Not sure 281 2.40 3.06
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.03

     


Label: FLAG FOR AGE, AGEDX, INCIDNT INCONSISTENCY
Column: 355
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: FLAG1
Prologue:
Description: FLAG FOR AGE, AGEDX, INCIDNT INCONSISTENCY
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 AGE, AGEDX and INCIDNT are consistent 11,536 98.71 98.67
2 AGE, AGEDX and INCIDNT are inconsistent 151 1.29 1.33

     


Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS)
Column: 356
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 866 7.41 5.84
2 No 10,821 92.59 94.16

     


Label: AEROBID
Column: 357
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: AEROBID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL)
Column: 358
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,789 23.86 23.07
2 No 8,898 76.14 76.93

     


Label: ALUPENT
Column: 359
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.07
2 No 11,680 99.94 99.93

     


Label: ATROVENT
Column: 360
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: ATROVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 42 0.36 0.23
2 No 11,645 99.64 99.77

     


Label: AZMACORT
Column: 361
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: AZMACORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.03
2 No 11,683 99.97 99.97

     


Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Column: 362
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.02
2 No 11,680 99.94 99.98

     


Label: BECLOVENT
Column: 363
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: BECLOVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.19
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.81

     


Label: BITOLTEROL
Column: 364
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: BITOLTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 0.11 0.22
2 No 11,674 99.89 99.78

     


Label: BUDESONIDE
Column: 365
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: BUDESONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 35 0.30 0.28
2 No 11,652 99.70 99.72

     


Label: COMBIVENT
Column: 366
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: COMBIVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 98 0.84 0.36
2 No 11,589 99.16 99.64

     


Label: CROMOLYN
Column: 367
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_13
Prologue:
Description: CROMOLYN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.99

     


Label: FLOVENT
Column: 368
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: FLOVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 403 3.45 2.90
2 No 11,284 96.55 97.10

     


Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK
Column: 369
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: FLOVENT ROTADISK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 32 0.27 0.30
2 No 11,655 99.73 99.70

     


Label: FLUNISOLIDE
Column: 370
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_16
Prologue:
Description: FLUNISOLIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: FLUTICASONE
Column: 371
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_17
Prologue:
Description: FLUTICASONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 175 1.50 1.38
2 No 11,512 98.50 98.62

     


Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Column: 372
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_19
Prologue:
Description: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 33 0.28 0.25
2 No 11,654 99.72 99.75

     


Label: MAXAIR
Column: 373
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_20
Prologue:
Description: MAXAIR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.00
2 No 11,683 99.97 100.00

     


Label: METAPROTERONOL
Column: 374
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_21
Prologue:
Description: METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.03 0.01
2 No 11,684 99.97 99.99

     


Label: NEDOCROMIL
Column: 375
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_22
Prologue:
Description: NEDOCROMIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PIRBUTEROL
Column: 376
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_23
Prologue:
Description: PIRBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.08
2 No 11,680 99.94 99.92

     


Label: PROVENTIL
Column: 377
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_24
Prologue:
Description: PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 145 1.24 1.13
2 No 11,542 98.76 98.87

     


Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER
Column: 378
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_25
Prologue:
Description: PULMICORT FLEXHALER
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 83 0.71 0.69
2 No 11,604 99.29 99.31

     


Label: SALMETEROL
Column: 379
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_26
Prologue:
Description: SALMETEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 0.21 0.17
2 No 11,663 99.79 99.83

     


Label: SEREVENT
Column: 380
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_27
Prologue:
Description: SEREVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 35 0.30 0.26
2 No 11,652 99.70 99.74

     


Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Column: 381
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_28
Prologue:
Description: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: TORNALATE
Column: 382
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_30
Prologue:
Description: TORNALATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Column: 383
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_31
Prologue:
Description: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: VANCERIL
Column: 384
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_32
Prologue:
Description: VANCERIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: VENTOLIN
Column: 385
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_33
Prologue:
Description: VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 892 7.63 6.80
2 No 10,795 92.37 93.20

     


Label: FORADIL
Column: 386
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_34
Prologue:
Description: FORADIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: FORMOTEROL
Column: 387
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_35
Prologue:
Description: FORMOTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.08 0.04
2 No 11,678 99.92 99.96

     


Label: QVAR
Column: 388
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_36
Prologue:
Description: QVAR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 157 1.34 1.25
2 No 11,530 98.66 98.75

     


Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE
Column: 389
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_37
Prologue:
Description: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 31 0.27 0.23
2 No 11,656 99.73 99.77

     


Label: XOPENEX HFA
Column: 390
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_38
Prologue:
Description: XOPENEX HFA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 73 0.62 0.64
2 No 11,614 99.38 99.36

     


Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE
Column: 391
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_39
Prologue:
Description: MOMETASONE FUROATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.08 0.12
2 No 11,678 99.92 99.88

     


Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER)
Column: 392
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_40
Prologue:
Description: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 97 0.83 0.52
2 No 11,590 99.17 99.48

     


Label: PRO-AIR HFA
Column: 393
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_41
Prologue:
Description: PRO-AIR HFA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 876 7.50 7.65
2 No 10,811 92.50 92.35

     


Label: SYMBICORT
Column: 394
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_42
Prologue:
Description: SYMBICORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,013 8.67 7.43
2 No 10,674 91.33 92.57

     


Label: ALVESCO
Column: 395
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_43
Prologue:
Description: ALVESCO
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 30 0.26 0.27
2 No 11,657 99.74 99.73

     


Label: DULERA
Column: 396
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_44
Prologue:
Description: DULERA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 138 1.18 1.07
2 No 11,549 98.82 98.93

     


Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 397
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 125 1.07 1.24
2 No 11,562 98.93 98.76

     


Label: PILL ACCOLATE
Column: 399
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: PILL ACCOLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.02
2 No 11,680 99.94 99.98

     


Label: PILL AEROLATE
Column: 400
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: PILL AEROLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: PILL ALBUTEROL
Column: 401
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: PILL ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 0.07 0.05
2 No 11,679 99.93 99.95

     


Label: PILL ALUPENT
Column: 402
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: PILL ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE)
Column: 403
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL DELTASONE
Column: 404
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: PILL DELTASONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL ELIXOPHYLLIN
Column: 405
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: PILL ELIXOPHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL MEDROL
Column: 406
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: PILL MEDROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.13
2 No 11,682 99.96 99.87

     


Label: PILL METAPREL
Column: 407
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: PILL METAPREL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL METAPROTERONOL
Column: 408
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_13
Prologue:
Description: PILL METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.99

     


Label: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Column: 409
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.10
2 No 11,680 99.94 99.90

     


Label: PILL MONTELUKAST
Column: 410
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: PILL MONTELUKAST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 579 4.95 4.13
2 No 11,108 95.05 95.87

     


Label: PILL PEDIAPRED
Column: 411
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_17
Prologue:
Description: PILL PEDIAPRED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL PREDNISOLONE
Column: 412
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_18
Prologue:
Description: PILL PREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.02
2 No 11,681 99.95 99.98

     


Label: PILL PREDNISONE
Column: 413
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_19
Prologue:
Description: PILL PREDNISONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 195 1.67 1.54
2 No 11,492 98.33 98.46

     


Label: PILL PROVENTIL
Column: 414
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_21
Prologue:
Description: PILL PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 11,685 99.98 100.00

     


Label: PILL RESPID
Column: 415
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_23
Prologue:
Description: PILL RESPID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL SINGULAIR
Column: 416
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_24
Prologue:
Description: PILL SINGULAIR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 725 6.20 6.05
2 No 10,962 93.80 93.95

     


Label: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN
Column: 417
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_25
Prologue:
Description: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 11,685 99.98 100.00

     


Label: PILL SLO-BID
Column: 418
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_26
Prologue:
Description: PILL SLO-BID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL THEO-24
Column: 419
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_28
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEO-24
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 11,685 99.98 100.00

     


Label: PILL THEOCHRON
Column: 420
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_30
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOCHRON
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.03
2 No 11,686 99.99 99.97

     


Label: PILL THEOCLEAR
Column: 421
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_31
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOCLEAR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL THEODUR
Column: 422
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_32
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEODUR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.02
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.98

     


Label: PILL THEOPHYLLINE
Column: 424
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_35
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOPHYLLINE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 26 0.22 0.11
2 No 11,661 99.78 99.89

     


Label: PILL THEOSPAN
Column: 425
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_37
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOSPAN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL T-PHYL
Column: 426
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_40
Prologue:
Description: PILL T-PHYL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: PILL UNIPHYL
Column: 427
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_42
Prologue:
Description: PILL UNIPHYL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: PILL VENTOLIN
Column: 428
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_43
Prologue:
Description: PILL VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL VOLMAX
Column: 429
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_44
Prologue:
Description: PILL VOLMAX
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: PILL ZAFIRLUKAST
Column: 430
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_45
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZAFIRLUKAST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 0.07 0.05
2 No 11,679 99.93 99.95

     


Label: PILL ZILEUTON
Column: 431
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_46
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZILEUTON
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB
Column: 432
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_47
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.01
2 No 11,686 99.99 99.99

     


Label: PILL TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Column: 433
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_48
Prologue:
Description: PILL TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.02
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.98

     


Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 435
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP AEROLATE
Column: 437
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP AEROLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP ALBUTEROL
Column: 438
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 12 0.10 0.07
2 No 11,675 99.90 99.93

     


Label: SYRUP ALUPENT
Column: 439
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP METAPROTERONOL
Column: 440
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP PREDNISOLONE
Column: 441
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.05
2 No 11,681 99.95 99.95

     


Label: SYRUP PRELONE
Column: 442
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PRELONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP PROVENTIL
Column: 443
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.03 0.02
2 No 11,684 99.97 99.98

     


Label: SYRUP SLO-PHYLLIN
Column: 444
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP SLO-PHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP THEOPHYLLINE
Column: 445
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP THEOPHYLLINE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 11,685 99.98 99.99

     


Label: SYRUP VENTOLIN
Column: 446
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_10
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 447
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: NEB ALBUTEROL
Column: 449
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: NEB ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,104 9.45 9.90
2 No 10,583 90.55 90.10

     


Label: NEB ALUPENT
Column: 450
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: NEB ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.02
2 No 11,686 99.99 99.98

     


Label: NEB ATROVENT
Column: 451
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: NEB ATROVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 15 0.13 0.10
2 No 11,672 99.87 99.90

     


Label: NEB BITOLTEROL
Column: 452
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: NEB BITOLTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.04
2 No 11,682 99.96 99.96

     


Label: NEB BUDESONIDE
Column: 453
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: NEB BUDESONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 54 0.46 0.29
2 No 11,633 99.54 99.71

     


Label: NEB CROMOLYN
Column: 454
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: NEB CROMOLYN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: NEB DUONEB
Column: 455
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: NEB DUONEB
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 67 0.57 0.36
2 No 11,620 99.43 99.64

     


Label: NEB INTAL
Column: 456
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: NEB INTAL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: NEB IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Column: 457
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: NEB IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 182 1.56 1.49
2 No 11,505 98.44 98.51

     


Label: NEB LEVALBUTEROL
Column: 458
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_10
Prologue:
Description: NEB LEVALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 0.21 0.13
2 No 11,663 99.79 99.87

     


Label: NEB METAPROTERONOL
Column: 459
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: NEB METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 11,685 99.98 100.00

     


Label: NEB PROVENTIL
Column: 460
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: NEB PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.08 0.06
2 No 11,678 99.92 99.94

     


Label: NEB PULMICORT
Column: 461
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_13
Prologue:
Description: NEB PULMICORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.08 0.06
2 No 11,678 99.92 99.94

     


Label: NEB TORNALATE
Column: 462
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: NEB TORNALATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: NEB VENTOLIN
Column: 463
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: NEB VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 23 0.20 0.11
2 No 11,664 99.80 99.89

     


Label: NEB XOPENEX
Column: 464
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_16
Prologue:
Description: NEB XOPENEX
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 21 0.18 0.11
2 No 11,666 99.82 99.89

     


Label: NEB COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION
Column: 465
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_17
Prologue:
Description: NEB COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.03
2 No 11,683 99.97 99.97

     


Label: NEB PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL
Column: 466
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_18
Prologue:
Description: NEB PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.01
2 No 11,683 99.97 99.99

     


Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 467
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: OTHER INHALER TEXT
Column: 469-568
Type of Variable: CHAR
SAS Variable Name: OTH_I1R
Prologue:
Description: New other prescription inhaler name
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK No other new asthma medication 11,342    
HIDDEN   345 100.00 100.00

     


Label: OTHER PILLS TEXT
Column: 569-668
Type of Variable: CHAR
SAS Variable Name: OTH_P1R
Prologue:
Description: New other prescription pills name
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK No other new asthma medication 11,687    

     


Label: OTHER SYRUP TEXT
Column: 669-768
Type of Variable: CHAR
SAS Variable Name: OTH_S1R
Prologue:
Description: New other prescription syrup name
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK No other new asthma medication 11,686    
HIDDEN   1 100.00 100.00

     


Label: OTHER NEBULIZER TEXT
Column: 769-868
Type of Variable: CHAR
SAS Variable Name: OTH_N1R
Prologue:
Description: New other prescription nebulizer name
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK No other new asthma medication 11,673    
HIDDEN   14 100.00 100.00

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 869
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT1
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 845 7.23 6.74
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 870
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT2
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 0.11 0.06
2 No 832 7.12 6.68
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 871
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT3
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 15 0.13 0.19
2 No 830 7.10 6.55
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT INHALER
Column: 872
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT4
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 31 0.27 0.31
2 No 814 6.97 6.43
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 873
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT5
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 43 0.37 0.39
2 No 802 6.86 6.35
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING INHALER
Column: 874
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT6
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 438 3.75 3.67
2 No 407 3.48 3.07
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 875
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT7
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 845 7.23 6.74
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 876
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT8
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 345 2.95 2.35
2 No 500 4.28 4.39
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: INHALER_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 877
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_TEXT96
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription inhaler
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.02
2 No 843 7.21 6.72
3 No other medication text filled 10,842 92.77 93.26

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 878
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT1
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.06 0.01
2 No 73 0.62 0.51
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 879
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT2
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 49 0.42 0.37
2 No 31 0.27 0.16
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 880
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT3
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 16 0.14 0.11
2 No 64 0.55 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT PILLS
Column: 881
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT4
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 78 0.67 0.52
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 882
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT5
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.03 0.02
2 No 77 0.66 0.50
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING PILLS
Column: 883
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT6
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.03 0.01
2 No 77 0.66 0.52
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 884
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT7
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 80 0.68 0.52
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 885
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT8
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 80 0.68 0.52
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: PILLS_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 886
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_TEXT96
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription pills
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 80 0.68 0.52
3 No other medication text filled 11,607 99.32 99.48

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 887
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT1
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 888
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT2
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 889
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT3
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT SYRUP
Column: 890
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT4
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 891
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT5
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING SYRUP
Column: 892
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT6
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 893
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT7
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 894
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT8
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: SYRUP_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 895
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_TEXT96
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription syrup
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 11,686 99.99 100.00

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 896
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT1
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.03 0.01
2 No 37 0.32 0.17
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 897
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT2
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 40 0.34 0.18
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 898
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT3
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 39 0.33 0.17
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT NEB
Column: 899
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT4
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.01
2 No 36 0.31 0.17
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 900
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT5
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 0.07 0.03
2 No 32 0.27 0.14
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING NEB
Column: 901
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT6
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 0.09 0.06
2 No 30 0.26 0.12
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 902
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT7
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 40 0.34 0.18
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 903
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT8
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 14 0.12 0.07
2 No 26 0.22 0.11
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: NEB_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 904
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_TEXT96
Prologue:
Description: Flag variables for the verbatim other responses to prescription nebulizer
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 40 0.34 0.18
3 No other medication text filled 11,647 99.66 99.82

     


Label: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 905-906
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_CS
Prologue:
Description: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 19 Count 11,564 98.95 99.25
99 Missing 123 1.05 0.75

     


Label: INHALED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Column: 907-908
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_AI
Prologue:
Description: INHALED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 11,564 98.95 99.25
99 Missing 123 1.05 0.75

     


Label: INHALED ANTI-CHOLINERGIC
Column: 909-910
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_AC
Prologue:
Description: INHALED ANTI-CHOLINERGIC
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 3 Count 11,564 98.95 99.25
99 Missing 123 1.05 0.75

     


Label: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST SHORT ACTING
Column: 911-912
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_B2AS
Prologue:
Description: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST SHORT ACTING
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 14 Count 11,564 98.95 99.25
99 Missing 123 1.05 0.75

     


Label: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST LONG ACTING
Column: 913-914
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_B2AL
Prologue:
Description: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST LONG ACTING
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 7 Count 11,564 98.95 99.25
99 Missing 123 1.05 0.75

     


Label: PILL CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 915-916
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_CS
Prologue:
Description: PILL CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 6 Count 11,276 96.48 96.99
99 Missing 411 3.52 3.01

     


Label: PILL LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS
Column: 917-918
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_LM
Prologue:
Description: PILL LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 6 Count 11,276 96.48 96.99
99 Missing 411 3.52 3.01

     


Label: PILL BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 919-920
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_B2A
Prologue:
Description: PILL BETA 2 AGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 9 Count 11,276 96.48 96.99
99 Missing 411 3.52 3.01

     


Label: PILL METHYLXANTHINES
Column: 921-922
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_METH
Prologue:
Description: PILL METHYLXANTHINES
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 15 Count 11,276 96.48 96.99
99 Missing 411 3.52 3.01

     


Label: SYRUP METHYLXANTHINES
Column: 923-924
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRP_METH
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP METHYLXANTHINES
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 3 Count 11,464 98.09 98.39
99 Missing 223 1.91 1.61

     


Label: SYRUP SHORT ACTING BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 925-926
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRP_B2AS
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP SHORT ACTING BETA 2 AGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 5 Count 11,464 98.09 98.39
99 Missing 223 1.91 1.61

     


Label: SYRUP CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 927-928
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRP_CS
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 11,464 98.09 98.39
99 Missing 223 1.91 1.61

     


Label: NEBULIZER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Column: 929-930
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_AI
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 11,335 96.99 97.33
99 Missing 352 3.01 2.67

     


Label: NEBULIZER CORTICOSTEROID
Column: 931-932
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_CS
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 11,335 96.99 97.33
99 Missing 352 3.01 2.67

     


Label: NEBULIZER ANTICHOLINERGIC
Column: 933-934
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_AC
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER ANTICHOLINERGIC
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 4 Count 11,335 96.99 97.33
99 Missing 352 3.01 2.67

     


Label: NEBULIZER BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 935-936
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_B2A
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER BETA 2 AGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 11 Count 11,335 96.99 97.33
99 Missing 352 3.01 2.67

     


Label: NEBULIZER BETA 2 AGONIST LONG ACTING
Column: 937-938
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_B2AL
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER BETA 2 AGONIST LONG ACTING
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 1 Count 11,335 96.99 97.33
99 Missing 352 3.01 2.67

     


Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 939
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_1
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 940
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 264 33.89 31.41
2 No 423 54.30 59.86
3 No attack in past 3 months 87 11.17 8.57
7 Donīt know 4 0.51 0.14
9 Refused 1 0.13 0.01
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 941
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 244 31.32 35.88
2 No 480 61.62 58.77
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 46 5.91 4.80
7 Donīt know 7 0.90 0.54
9 Refused 2 0.26 0.02
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 942
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 671 86.14 85.94
2 No 105 13.48 13.94
7 Donīt know 2 0.26 0.10
9 Refused 1 0.13 0.01
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 943-945
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 651 83.57 79.48
401 - 499 Weeks 77 9.88 12.83
555 Never 6 0.77 0.85
666 Less often than once a week 32 4.11 5.55
777 Donīt know/Not sure 12 1.54 1.28
999 Refused 1 0.13 0.01
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 946-947
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 948
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_2
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 949
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 950
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 951
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 952-954
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AEROBID: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 955-956
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 957
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_3
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 828 29.77 27.72
2 No 1,880 67.60 69.57
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 8 0.29 0.21
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 19 0.68 0.53
7 Donīt know 44 1.58 1.86
9 Refused 2 0.07 0.11
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 958
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,370 85.22 84.37
2 No 197 7.08 7.80
3 No attack in past 3 months 205 7.37 7.68
7 Donīt know 9 0.32 0.15
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 959
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,114 40.06 44.27
2 No 1,452 52.21 48.65
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 198 7.12 6.37
7 Donīt know 15 0.54 0.68
9 Refused 2 0.07 0.02
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 960
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 679 24.42 26.87
2 No 2,096 75.37 72.99
7 Donīt know 5 0.18 0.11
9 Refused 1 0.04 0.03
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 961-963
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 892 32.07 34.05
401 - 499 Weeks 1,041 37.43 38.25
555 Never 77 2.77 3.23
666 Less often than once a week 659 23.70 21.42
777 Donīt know/Not sure 111 3.99 3.04
999 Refused 1 0.04 0.02
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 964-965
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 2,112 75.94 78.30
77 Donīt know 117 4.21 3.51
88 None 551 19.81 18.16
99 Refused 1 0.04 0.03
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Label: ALUPENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 966
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_4
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 7 100.00 100.00
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Label: ALUPENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 967
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 42.86 69.46
2 No 4 57.14 30.54
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Label: ALUPENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 968
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 28.57 14.42
2 No 5 71.43 85.58
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Label: ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 969
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 14.29 6.49
2 No 6 85.71 93.51
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Label: ALUPENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 970-972
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 2 28.57 11.69
401 - 499 Weeks 3 42.86 45.80
555 Never 1 14.29 18.71
666 Less often than once a week 1 14.29 23.80
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Label: ALUPENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 973-974
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 3 42.86 41.78
77 Donīt know 1 14.29 6.49
88 None 3 42.86 51.73
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Label: ATROVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 975
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_5
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 18 42.86 60.77
2 No 23 54.76 39.19
9 Refused 1 2.38 0.04
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Label: ATROVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 976
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 26 61.90 47.47
2 No 12 28.57 24.06
3 No attack in past 3 months 4 9.52 28.47
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Label: ATROVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 977
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 19.05 18.98
2 No 25 59.52 46.35
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 9 21.43 34.68
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Label: ATROVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 978
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 17 40.48 30.49
2 No 25 59.52 69.51
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Label: ATROVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 979-981
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 21 50.00 34.53
401 - 499 Weeks 7 16.67 22.16
555 Never 2 4.76 21.93
666 Less often than once a week 8 19.05 6.31
777 Donīt know/Not sure 4 9.52 15.07
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Label: ATROVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 982-983
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: AZMACORT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 984
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_6
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 50.00 85.69
2 No 2 50.00 14.31
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Label: AZMACORT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 985
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 25.00 45.83
2 No 2 50.00 42.78
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 25.00 11.39
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Label: AZMACORT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 986
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 50.00 57.22
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 50.00 42.78
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Label: AZMACORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 987
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: AZMACORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 988-990
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: AZMACORT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 991-992
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 993
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_7
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 14.29 42.09
2 No 5 71.43 42.53
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 14.29 15.37
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 994
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 42.86 37.59
2 No 3 42.86 60.32
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 14.29 2.09
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 995
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 14.29 12.01
2 No 6 85.71 87.99
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 996
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 57.14 37.32
2 No 3 42.86 62.68
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 997-999
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 4 57.14 37.32
401 - 499 Weeks 1 14.29 12.01
555 Never 2 28.57 50.67
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1000-1001
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: BECLOVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1002
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_8
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 96.96
2 No 1 50.00 3.04
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Label: BECLOVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1003
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: BECLOVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1004
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: BECLOVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1005
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 3.04
2 No 1 50.00 96.96
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Label: BECLOVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1006-1008
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 1 50.00 3.04
401 - 499 Weeks 1 50.00 96.96
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Label: BECLOVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1009-1010
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: BITOLTEROL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1011
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_9
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 46.15 89.89
2 No 6 46.15 10.07
9 Refused 1 7.69 0.04
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Label: BITOLTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1012
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 61.54 97.11
2 No 2 15.38 1.36
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 7.69 0.48
7 Donīt know 2 15.38 1.05
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Label: BITOLTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1013
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 7.69 1.04
2 No 7 53.85 89.45
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 4 30.77 9.47
9 Refused 1 7.69 0.04
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Label: BITOLTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1014
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 53.85 14.26
2 No 6 46.15 85.74
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Label: BITOLTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1015-1017
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 7 53.85 19.40
401 - 499 Weeks 3 23.08 1.25
555 Never 1 7.69 0.48
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 15.38 78.87
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Label: BITOLTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1018-1019
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 10 76.92 97.35
88 None 2 15.38 1.49
99 Refused 1 7.69 1.16
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1020
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_11
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 30.30 18.98
2 No 22 66.67 80.99
7 Donīt know 1 3.03 0.03
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1021
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 39.39 24.57
2 No 17 51.52 73.07
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 9.09 2.36
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Label: BUDESONIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1022
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 21.21 14.28
2 No 23 69.70 82.06
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 9.09 3.66
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Label: BUDESONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1023
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 27 81.82 76.23
2 No 6 18.18 23.77
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Label: BUDESONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1024-1026
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 25 75.76 85.96
401 - 499 Weeks 5 15.15 10.53
666 Less often than once a week 3 9.09 3.51
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Label: BUDESONIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1027-1028
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: COMBIVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1029
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_12
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 28 28.87 29.63
2 No 65 67.01 66.02
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 2 2.06 2.52
7 Donīt know 2 2.06 1.83
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Label: COMBIVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1030
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 75 77.32 73.20
2 No 14 14.43 21.54
3 No attack in past 3 months 8 8.25 5.26
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Label: COMBIVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1031
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 40 41.24 32.47
2 No 46 47.42 53.36
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 11 11.34 14.17
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Label: COMBIVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1032
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 47 48.45 49.45
2 No 48 49.48 49.71
7 Donīt know 2 2.06 0.84
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Label: COMBIVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1033-1035
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 59 60.82 62.07
401 - 499 Weeks 22 22.68 27.75
666 Less often than once a week 13 13.40 7.72
777 Donīt know/Not sure 3 3.09 2.45
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Label: COMBIVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1036-1037
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: CROMOLYN: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1038
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_13
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 50.00 22.13
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 50.00 77.87
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Label: CROMOLYN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1039
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 50.00 22.13
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 50.00 77.87
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Label: CROMOLYN: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1040
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: CROMOLYN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1041
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: CROMOLYN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1042-1044
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
555 Never 1 50.00 22.13
666 Less often than once a week 1 50.00 77.87
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Label: CROMOLYN: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1045-1046
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLOVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1047
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_14
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 153 38.93 27.78
2 No 232 59.03 71.35
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 0.25 0.22
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 3 0.76 0.45
7 Donīt know 4 1.02 0.20
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Label: FLOVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1048
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 159 40.46 46.21
2 No 188 47.84 47.18
3 No attack in past 3 months 44 11.20 6.47
7 Donīt know 2 0.51 0.14
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Label: FLOVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1049
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 95 24.17 27.00
2 No 267 67.94 66.47
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 29 7.38 6.41
7 Donīt know 2 0.51 0.12
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Label: FLOVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1050
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 304 77.35 76.28
2 No 88 22.39 23.51
7 Donīt know 1 0.25 0.21
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Label: FLOVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1051-1053
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 312 79.39 78.88
401 - 499 Weeks 43 10.94 10.08
555 Never 5 1.27 3.75
666 Less often than once a week 28 7.12 6.75
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 1.27 0.54
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Label: FLOVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1054-1055
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1056
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_15
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1057
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 31.25 24.05
2 No 22 68.75 75.95
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1058
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 15.63 16.70
2 No 25 78.13 69.99
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 6.25 13.30
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1059
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 28 87.50 79.03
2 No 4 12.50 20.97
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1060-1062
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 22 68.75 56.74
401 - 499 Weeks 7 21.88 41.46
666 Less often than once a week 1 3.13 0.30
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 6.25 1.50
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1063-1064
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1065
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_16
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1066
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1067
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1068
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1069-1071
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1072-1073
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FLUTICASONE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1074
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_17
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 14 9.86 6.34
2 No 115 80.99 70.08
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 5 3.52 10.14
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 2 1.41 1.26
7 Donīt know 6 4.23 12.18
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Label: FLUTICASONE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1075
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 40 28.17 26.27
2 No 79 55.63 53.97
3 No attack in past 3 months 15 10.56 7.27
7 Donīt know 7 4.93 12.34
9 Refused 1 0.70 0.15
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Label: FLUTICASONE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1076
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 33 23.24 28.43
2 No 89 62.68 46.38
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 13 9.15 10.11
7 Donīt know 7 4.93 15.07
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Label: FLUTICASONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1077
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 120 84.51 85.27
2 No 18 12.68 13.48
7 Donīt know 4 2.82 1.25
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Label: FLUTICASONE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1078-1080
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 112 78.87 73.87
401 - 499 Weeks 16 11.27 13.72
555 Never 4 2.82 2.01
666 Less often than once a week 4 2.82 2.06
777 Donīt know/Not sure 6 4.23 8.34
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Label: FLUTICASONE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1081-1082
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1083
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_19
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 12 37.50 70.99
2 No 19 59.38 24.76
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 3.13 4.25
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1084
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 75.00 30.24
2 No 7 21.88 68.16
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 3.13 1.60
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1085
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 40.63 16.14
2 No 15 46.88 79.60
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 4 12.50 4.26
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1086
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 19 59.38 57.68
2 No 13 40.63 42.32
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1087-1089
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 23 71.88 93.84
401 - 499 Weeks 3 9.38 0.64
555 Never 1 3.13 0.30
666 Less often than once a week 5 15.63 5.22
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1090-1091
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: MAXAIR: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1092
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_20
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: MAXAIR: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1093
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_20
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 75.00 77.54
2 No 1 25.00 22.46
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Label: MAXAIR: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1094
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_20
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 25.00 17.46
2 No 2 50.00 42.78
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 25.00 39.76
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Label: MAXAIR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1095
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_20
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 50.00 57.22
2 No 2 50.00 42.78
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Label: MAXAIR: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1096-1098
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_20
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 2 50.00 57.22
666 Less often than once a week 2 50.00 42.78
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Label: MAXAIR: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1099-1100
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_20
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 3 75.00 77.54
88 None 1 25.00 22.46
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1101
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_21
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1102
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 33.33 13.89
2 No 2 66.67 86.11
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1103
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 33.33 13.89
2 No 1 33.33 56.18
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 33.33 29.93
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1104
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1105-1107
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 2 66.67 43.82
401 - 499 Weeks 1 33.33 56.18
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1108-1109
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 2 66.67 43.82
99 Refused 1 33.33 56.18
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1110
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_22
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1111
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_22
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1112
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_22
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1113
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_22
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1114-1116
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_22
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1117-1118
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_22
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1119
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_23
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 42.86 97.89
2 No 4 57.14 2.11
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1120
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 71.43 5.10
2 No 2 28.57 94.90
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1121
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 57.14 96.08
2 No 3 42.86 3.92
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1122
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 57.14 98.48
2 No 3 42.86 1.52
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1123-1125
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 4 57.14 98.48
401 - 499 Weeks 1 14.29 0.46
666 Less often than once a week 1 14.29 0.35
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 14.29 0.71
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1126-1127
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 6 85.71 97.24
88 None 1 14.29 2.76
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1128
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_24
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 36 25.17 32.08
2 No 104 72.73 67.33
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 2 1.40 0.46
7 Donīt know 1 0.70 0.14
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1129
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 112 78.32 79.95
2 No 12 8.39 10.98
3 No attack in past 3 months 19 13.29 9.06
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Label: PROVENTIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1130
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 53 37.06 35.31
2 No 69 48.25 43.72
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 21 14.69 20.96
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Label: PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1131
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 39 27.27 20.85
2 No 103 72.03 78.26
7 Donīt know 1 0.70 0.88
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Label: PROVENTIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1132-1134
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 45 31.47 27.77
401 - 499 Weeks 52 36.36 49.56
555 Never 3 2.10 7.69
666 Less often than once a week 31 21.68 12.73
777 Donīt know/Not sure 12 8.39 2.24
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Label: PROVENTIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1135-1136
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 112 78.32 78.64
77 Donīt know 5 3.50 3.35
88 None 26 18.18 18.01
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1137
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_25
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1138
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 17 20.73 12.18
2 No 54 65.85 67.92
3 No attack in past 3 months 9 10.98 18.75
7 Donīt know 2 2.44 1.15
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1139
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 15 18.29 6.74
2 No 64 78.05 89.35
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 3.66 3.91
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1140
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 69 84.15 86.66
2 No 13 15.85 13.34
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1141-1143
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 70 85.37 88.68
401 - 499 Weeks 5 6.10 4.08
555 Never 2 2.44 3.29
666 Less often than once a week 5 6.10 3.95
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1144-1145
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: SALMETEROL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1146
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_26
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 8.33 7.90
2 No 16 66.67 54.84
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 3 12.50 3.00
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 4.17 1.15
7 Donīt know 1 4.17 3.94
9 Refused 1 4.17 29.16
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Label: SALMETEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1147
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 25.00 14.04
2 No 14 58.33 51.04
3 No attack in past 3 months 2 8.33 1.82
7 Donīt know 1 4.17 3.94
9 Refused 1 4.17 29.16
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Label: SALMETEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1148
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 20.83 27.74
2 No 16 66.67 38.42
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 4.17 0.73
7 Donīt know 1 4.17 3.94
9 Refused 1 4.17 29.16
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Label: SALMETEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1149
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 19 79.17 60.43
2 No 2 8.33 5.74
7 Donīt know 2 8.33 4.68
9 Refused 1 4.17 29.16
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Label: SALMETEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1150-1152
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 18 75.00 57.67
401 - 499 Weeks 2 8.33 7.90
555 Never 2 8.33 1.32
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 4.17 3.94
999 Refused 1 4.17 29.16
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Label: SALMETEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1153-1154
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: SEREVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1155
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_27
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: SEREVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1156
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_27
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 23.53 16.43
2 No 19 55.88 75.92
3 No attack in past 3 months 6 17.65 6.94
7 Donīt know 1 2.94 0.70
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Label: SEREVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1157
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_27
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 23.53 47.33
2 No 20 58.82 32.41
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 6 17.65 20.25
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Label: SEREVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1158
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_27
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 31 91.18 97.87
2 No 3 8.82 2.13
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Label: SEREVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1159-1161
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_27
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 31 91.18 96.15
401 - 499 Weeks 3 8.82 3.85
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Label: SEREVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1162-1163
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_27
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1164
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_28
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1165
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1166
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1167
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1168-1170
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1171-1172
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1173
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_30
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1174
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1175
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1176
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1177-1179
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1180-1181
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1182
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_31
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1183
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1184
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1185
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1186-1188
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1189-1190
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: VANCERIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1191
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_32
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: VANCERIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1192
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: VANCERIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1193
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: VANCERIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1194
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: VANCERIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1195-1197
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
401 - 499 Weeks 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: VANCERIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1198-1199
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: VENTOLIN: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1200
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_33
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 266 30.09 27.00
2 No 599 67.76 71.64
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 2 0.23 0.07
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 6 0.68 0.51
7 Donīt know 11 1.24 0.79
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Label: VENTOLIN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1201
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_33
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 735 83.14 81.12
2 No 82 9.28 12.13
3 No attack in past 3 months 65 7.35 6.72
7 Donīt know 1 0.11 0.00
9 Refused 1 0.11 0.02
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Label: VENTOLIN: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1202
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_33
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 321 36.31 37.57
2 No 479 54.19 54.36
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 80 9.05 6.80
7 Donīt know 4 0.45 1.27
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Label: VENTOLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1203
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_33
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 173 19.57 21.78
2 No 710 80.32 78.16
7 Donīt know 1 0.11 0.07
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Label: VENTOLIN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1204-1206
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_33
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 270 30.54 30.27
401 - 499 Weeks 343 38.80 40.25
555 Never 22 2.49 2.13
666 Less often than once a week 215 24.32 23.90
777 Donīt know/Not sure 33 3.73 3.44
999 Refused 1 0.11 0.01
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Label: VENTOLIN: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1207-1208
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_33
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 656 74.21 66.87
77 Donīt know 28 3.17 5.41
88 None 199 22.51 27.23
99 Refused 1 0.11 0.49
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Label: FORADIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1209
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_34
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORADIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1210
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_34
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORADIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1211
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_34
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORADIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1212
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_34
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORADIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1213-1215
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_34
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORADIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1216-1217
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_34
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: FORMOTEROL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1218
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_35
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 44.44 48.83
2 No 5 55.56 51.17
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Label: FORMOTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1219
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 22.22 39.29
2 No 6 66.67 57.98
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 11.11 2.73
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Label: FORMOTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1220
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 8 88.89 95.35
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 11.11 4.65
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Label: FORMOTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1221
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 100.00 100.00
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Label: FORMOTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1222-1224
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 8 88.89 92.90
666 Less often than once a week 1 11.11 7.10
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Label: FORMOTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1225-1226
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: QVAR: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1227
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_36
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 25 16.13 14.50
2 No 121 78.06 83.39
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 7 4.52 1.50
7 Donīt know 2 1.29 0.61
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Label: QVAR: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1228
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_36
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 51 32.90 36.23
2 No 86 55.48 48.19
3 No attack in past 3 months 18 11.61 15.58
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Label: QVAR: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1229
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_36
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 39 25.16 29.64
2 No 106 68.39 63.89
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 9 5.81 6.38
7 Donīt know 1 0.65 0.08
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Label: QVAR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1230
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_36
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 124 80.00 78.41
2 No 31 20.00 21.59
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Label: QVAR: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1231-1233
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_36
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 121 78.06 75.19
401 - 499 Weeks 19 12.26 13.88
555 Never 2 1.29 5.14
666 Less often than once a week 10 6.45 5.23
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 1.29 0.25
999 Refused 1 0.65 0.31
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Label: QVAR: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1234-1235
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_36
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1236
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_37
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 30.00 13.54
2 No 21 70.00 86.46
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1237
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 26 86.67 85.51
2 No 4 13.33 14.49
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1238
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 43.33 57.84
2 No 16 53.33 41.69
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 3.33 0.47
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1239
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 10.00 10.37
2 No 27 90.00 89.63
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1240-1242
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 3 10.00 10.45
401 - 499 Weeks 15 50.00 21.46
666 Less often than once a week 10 33.33 62.84
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 3.33 0.25
999 Refused 1 3.33 5.01
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1243-1244
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 21 70.00 72.94
77 Donīt know 1 3.33 1.55
88 None 7 23.33 20.51
99 Refused 1 3.33 5.01
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1245
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_38
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 23 31.94 53.80
2 No 49 68.06 46.20
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1246
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_38
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 60 83.33 89.46
2 No 8 11.11 8.08
3 No attack in past 3 months 4 5.56 2.46
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1247
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_38
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 33.33 65.68
2 No 40 55.56 28.12
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 8 11.11 6.20
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1248
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_38
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 12 16.67 53.18
2 No 60 83.33 46.82
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1249-1251
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_38
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 21 29.17 57.80
401 - 499 Weeks 22 30.56 17.60
555 Never 4 5.56 0.74
666 Less often than once a week 20 27.78 21.35
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 6.94 2.51
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1252-1253
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_38
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 51 70.83 85.51
77 Donīt know 6 8.33 1.12
88 None 15 20.83 13.37
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1254
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_39
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1255
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_39
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 22.22 6.21
2 No 5 55.56 77.75
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 11.11 6.35
9 Refused 1 11.11 9.69
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1256
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_39
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 22.22 5.75
2 No 5 55.56 82.31
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 11.11 2.25
9 Refused 1 11.11 9.69
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1257
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_39
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 77.78 86.35
2 No 1 11.11 3.96
9 Refused 1 11.11 9.69
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1258-1260
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_39
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 8 88.89 90.31
999 Refused 1 11.11 9.69
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1261-1262
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_39
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1263
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_40
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1264
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 29 30.53 32.39
2 No 53 55.79 45.00
3 No attack in past 3 months 12 12.63 22.40
7 Donīt know 1 1.05 0.21
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1265
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 16 16.84 18.84
2 No 73 76.84 70.66
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 6 6.32 10.49
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1266
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 83 87.37 87.24
2 No 12 12.63 12.76
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1267-1269
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 77 81.05 83.81
401 - 499 Weeks 12 12.63 9.00
555 Never 1 1.05 1.01
666 Less often than once a week 5 5.26 6.18
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1270-1271
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1272
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_41
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 225 26.04 18.06
2 No 624 72.22 80.99
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 2 0.23 0.10
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 7 0.81 0.72
7 Donīt know 6 0.69 0.13
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1273
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_41
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 717 82.99 83.38
2 No 84 9.72 8.79
3 No attack in past 3 months 57 6.60 6.51
7 Donīt know 6 0.69 1.31
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1274
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_41
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 340 39.35 42.32
2 No 449 51.97 47.67
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 73 8.45 7.58
7 Donīt know 1 0.12 0.03
9 Refused 1 0.12 2.39
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1275
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_41
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 203 23.50 18.25
2 No 660 76.39 81.64
7 Donīt know 1 0.12 0.11
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1276-1278
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_41
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 265 30.67 23.49
401 - 499 Weeks 332 38.43 46.43
555 Never 27 3.13 2.97
666 Less often than once a week 200 23.15 23.52
777 Donīt know/Not sure 38 4.40 3.52
999 Refused 2 0.23 0.08
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1279-1280
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_41
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 656 75.93 79.10
77 Donīt know 35 4.05 2.38
88 None 172 19.91 18.51
99 Refused 1 0.12 0.01
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Label: SYMBICORT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1281
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_42
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: SYMBICORT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1282
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 262 34.43 38.54
2 No 408 53.61 50.30
3 No attack in past 3 months 82 10.78 10.55
7 Donīt know 9 1.18 0.60
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Label: SYMBICORT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1283
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 220 28.91 33.08
2 No 490 64.39 59.89
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 50 6.57 7.03
7 Donīt know 1 0.13 0.01
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Label: SYMBICORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1284
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 650 85.41 81.86
2 No 110 14.45 17.03
7 Donīt know 1 0.13 1.12
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Label: SYMBICORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1285-1287
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 633 83.18 76.74
401 - 499 Weeks 84 11.04 15.13
555 Never 7 0.92 2.49
666 Less often than once a week 31 4.07 5.41
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 0.66 0.23
999 Refused 1 0.13 0.00
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Label: SYMBICORT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1288-1289
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: ALVESCO: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1290
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_43
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 44.83 48.92
2 No 16 55.17 51.08
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Label: ALVESCO: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1291
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 24.14 22.12
2 No 17 58.62 68.60
3 No attack in past 3 months 5 17.24 9.27
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Label: ALVESCO: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1292
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 17.24 12.64
2 No 21 72.41 73.15
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 10.34 14.21
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Label: ALVESCO: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1293
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 23 79.31 86.19
2 No 6 20.69 13.81
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Label: ALVESCO: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1294-1296
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 24 82.76 85.06
401 - 499 Weeks 3 10.34 13.10
555 Never 1 3.45 1.69
666 Less often than once a week 1 3.45 0.15
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Label: ALVESCO: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1297-1298
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: DULERA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1299
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_44
Prologue: A spacer is a small attachment for an inhaler that makes it easier to use.
Description: Q8.13 Do you use a spacer with [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 54 39.42 33.77
2 No 81 59.12 65.43
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 0.73 0.64
7 Donīt know 1 0.73 0.16
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Label: DULERA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1300
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.14 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 42 30.66 34.23
2 No 79 57.66 58.37
3 No attack in past 3 months 15 10.95 7.39
9 Refused 1 0.73 0.01
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Label: DULERA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1301
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 35 25.55 31.01
2 No 90 65.69 63.02
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 12 8.76 5.97
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Label: DULERA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1302
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.16 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 117 85.40 90.12
2 No 20 14.60 9.88
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Label: DULERA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1303-1305
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.18 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 114 83.21 86.05
401 - 499 Weeks 14 10.22 11.72
555 Never 3 2.19 0.34
666 Less often than once a week 4 2.92 1.48
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 1.46 0.41
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Label: DULERA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1306-1307
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.19 How many canisters of this inhaler have you used in the past 3 months?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL ACCOLATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1308
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 71.43 38.17
2 No 2 28.57 61.83
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Label: PILL AEROLATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1309
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL ALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1310
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 37.50 40.39
2 No 5 62.50 59.61
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Label: PILL ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1311
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1312
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL DELTASONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1313
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL ELIXOPHYLLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1314
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL MEDROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1315
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 40.00 48.15
2 No 3 60.00 51.85
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Label: PILL METAPREL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1316
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1317
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 7.89
2 No 1 50.00 92.11
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Label: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1318
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 71.43 18.40
2 No 2 28.57 81.60
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Label: PILL MONTELUKAST: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1319
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 553 95.51 96.61
2 No 25 4.32 3.30
7 Donīt know 1 0.17 0.08
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Label: PILL PEDIAPRED: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1320
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL PREDNISOLONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1321
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_18
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 33.33 69.97
2 No 4 66.67 30.03
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Label: PILL PREDNISONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1322
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_19
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 109 56.77 49.51
2 No 82 42.71 49.53
7 Donīt know 1 0.52 0.96
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Label: PILL PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1323
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_21
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 10.91
2 No 1 50.00 89.09
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Label: PILL RESPID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1324
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_23
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL SINGULAIR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1325
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_24
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 667 94.34 94.38
2 No 38 5.37 5.02
7 Donīt know 1 0.14 0.03
9 Refused 1 0.14 0.58
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Label: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1326
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_25
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL SLO-BID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1327
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_26
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL THEO-24: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1328
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_28
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL THEOCHRON: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1329
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_30
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL THEOCLEAR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1330
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_31
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL THEODUR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1331
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_32
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 17.91
2 No 1 50.00 82.09
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Label: PILL THEOPHYLLINE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1333
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_35
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 96.00 98.07
2 No 1 4.00 1.93
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Label: PILL THEOSPAN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1334
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_37
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL T-PHYL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1335
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_40
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL UNIPHYL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1336
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_42
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL VENTOLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1337
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_43
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL VOLMAX: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1338
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_44
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: PILL ZAFIRLUKAST: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1339
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_45
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 87.50 92.65
2 No 1 12.50 7.35
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Label: PILL ZILEUTON: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1340
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_46
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1341
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_47
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1342
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL01_48
Prologue:
Description: Q8.22 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICATION LISTED IN PILLS_MD] on a regular schedule every day?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: ALBUTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1344
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 918 83.15 84.33
2 No 97 8.79 9.71
3 No attack in past 3 months 83 7.52 5.61
7 Donīt know 6 0.54 0.36
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Label: ALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1345
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 371 33.61 36.26
2 No 728 65.94 63.40
7 Donīt know 5 0.45 0.34
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Label: ALBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1346
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_1
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 415 37.59 37.39
401 - 499 Weeks 259 23.46 25.54
555 Never 37 3.35 3.81
666 Less often than once a week 322 29.17 27.85
777 Donīt know/Not sure 67 6.07 5.31
999 Refused 4 0.36 0.09
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Label: ALUPENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1347
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1348
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: ALUPENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1349
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_2
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: ATROVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1350
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11 73.33 66.80
2 No 1 6.67 2.30
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 20.00 30.90
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Label: ATROVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1351
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 40.00 43.04
2 No 9 60.00 56.96
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Label: ATROVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1352
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_3
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 8 53.33 51.13
401 - 499 Weeks 3 20.00 6.19
666 Less often than once a week 3 20.00 28.34
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 6.67 14.33
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Label: BITOLTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1353
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 80.00 97.92
2 No 1 20.00 2.08
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Label: BITOLTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1354
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 20.00 36.43
2 No 4 80.00 63.57
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Label: BITOLTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1355
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_4
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 1 20.00 36.43
401 - 499 Weeks 1 20.00 17.07
666 Less often than once a week 1 20.00 33.14
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 20.00 11.28
999 Refused 1 20.00 2.08
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1356
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 26 49.06 37.58
2 No 23 43.40 55.47
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 5.66 6.33
7 Donīt know 1 1.89 0.62
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Label: BUDESONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1357
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 38 71.70 66.43
2 No 14 26.42 32.95
7 Donīt know 1 1.89 0.62
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Label: BUDESONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1358
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_5
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 35 66.04 65.43
401 - 499 Weeks 8 15.09 15.62
555 Never 1 1.89 0.31
666 Less often than once a week 8 15.09 18.02
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 1.89 0.62
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Label: CROMOLYN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1359
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: CROMOLYN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1360
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
7 Donīt know 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: CROMOLYN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1361
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_6
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
666 Less often than once a week 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: DUONEB: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1362
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 55 85.94 89.25
2 No 8 12.50 10.16
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 1.56 0.59
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Label: DUONEB: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1363
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 30 46.88 40.44
2 No 34 53.13 59.56
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Label: DUONEB: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1364
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_7
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 36 56.25 43.51
401 - 499 Weeks 10 15.63 15.64
666 Less often than once a week 15 23.44 40.33
777 Donīt know/Not sure 3 4.69 0.52
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Label: INTAL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1365
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: INTAL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1366
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: INTAL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1367
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_8
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1368
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 130 72.63 74.16
2 No 38 21.23 22.62
3 No attack in past 3 months 9 5.03 2.66
7 Donīt know 1 0.56 0.51
9 Refused 1 0.56 0.05
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1369
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 88 49.16 52.04
2 No 90 50.28 47.45
7 Donīt know 1 0.56 0.51
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1370
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_9
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 89 49.72 47.99
401 - 499 Weeks 40 22.35 24.07
555 Never 4 2.23 2.18
666 Less often than once a week 39 21.79 17.73
777 Donīt know/Not sure 6 3.35 6.56
999 Refused 1 0.56 1.46
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1371
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_10
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 21 87.50 93.78
2 No 2 8.33 4.66
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 4.17 1.56
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1372
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_10
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 41.67 60.69
2 No 13 54.17 38.51
9 Refused 1 4.17 0.80
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1373
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_10
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 12 50.00 60.97
401 - 499 Weeks 3 12.50 21.39
555 Never 1 4.17 1.34
666 Less often than once a week 7 29.17 15.50
999 Refused 1 4.17 0.80
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1374
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 50.00 24.24
2 No 1 50.00 75.76
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1375
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1376
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_11
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1377
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 66.67 81.79
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 33.33 18.21
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Label: PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1378
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 44.44 78.30
2 No 5 55.56 21.70
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Label: PROVENTIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1379
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_12
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 4 44.44 79.28
401 - 499 Weeks 2 22.22 6.27
666 Less often than once a week 3 33.33 14.44
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Label: PULMICORT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1380
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 55.56 43.09
2 No 3 33.33 54.68
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 11.11 2.23
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Label: PULMICORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1381
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 44.44 32.66
2 No 5 55.56 67.34
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Label: PULMICORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1382
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_13
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 5 55.56 11.75
666 Less often than once a week 4 44.44 88.25
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Label: TORNALATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1383
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1384
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TORNALATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1385
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_14
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: VENTOLIN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1386
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 21 91.30 96.05
2 No 2 8.70 3.95
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Label: VENTOLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1387
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 30.43 16.42
2 No 16 69.57 83.58
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Label: VENTOLIN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1388
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_15
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 11 47.83 60.25
401 - 499 Weeks 3 13.04 10.48
555 Never 1 4.35 10.13
666 Less often than once a week 7 30.43 12.13
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 4.35 7.02
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Label: XOPENEX: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1389
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 18 85.71 98.43
2 No 2 9.52 0.69
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 4.76 0.89
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Label: XOPENEX: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1390
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 38.10 16.30
2 No 13 61.90 83.70
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Label: XOPENEX: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1391
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_16
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 6 28.57 10.76
401 - 499 Weeks 3 14.29 10.17
555 Never 1 4.76 0.11
666 Less often than once a week 10 47.62 77.33
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 4.76 1.63
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1392
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 75.00 91.40
2 No 1 25.00 8.60
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1393
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1394
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_17
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
401 - 499 Weeks 1 25.00 77.33
555 Never 2 50.00 21.40
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 25.00 1.27
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1395
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_18
Prologue:
Description: Q8.28 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] when you had an asthma episode or attack?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 50.00 35.18
2 No 1 25.00 10.58
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 25.00 54.25
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1396
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_18
Prologue:
Description: Q8.29 In the past 3 months, did you take [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES] on a regular schedule everyday?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1397
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_18
Prologue:
Description: Q8.30 How many times per day or per week do you use [MEDICINE FROM NEB_MEDS SERIES]?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
301 - 399 Days 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: INTERIM ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK WEIGHT
Column: 1398-1407
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: WEIGHT_IN
Prologue:
Description: INTERIM ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK WEIGHT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
HIDDEN Interim adult asthma call-back weight 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK POST STRATIFICATION FACTOR
Column: 1408-1417
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: POST
Prologue:
Description: ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK POST STRATIFICATION FACTOR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
HIDDEN Adult asthma call-back post stratification factor 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: ADULT ASTHMA FINAL WEIGHT
Column: 1428-1437
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: LLCPWT_F
Prologue:
Description: ADULT ASTHMA FINAL WEIGHT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
HIDDEN ADULT ASTHMA FINAL WEIGHT 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: Questionnaire Versions Identifier
Column: 1468-1469
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: QSTVER
Prologue:
Description: Questionnaire Versions Identifier
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
10 Landline (No additional version) 2,164 18.52 11.59
11 Landline (One additional version) 634 5.42 2.62
12 Landline (Two additional versions) 673 5.76 5.77
13 Landline (Three additional versions) 107 0.92 0.91
20 Cell Phone (No additional version) 5,056 43.26 48.72
21 Cell Phone (One additional version) 1,423 12.18 11.40
22 Cell Phone (Two additional versions) 1,397 11.95 16.20
23 Cell Phone (Three additional versions) 233 1.99 2.78

     


Label: REGIONS COLLAPSED TO 1 REGION FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK.
Column: 1470
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: REGION_F
Prologue:
Description: REGIONS COLLAPSED TO 1 REGION FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Regions are collapsed to 1 region 11,027 100.00 100.00
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Label: RACE COLLAPSED TO 1 GROUP FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1471
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: RACEG_F
Prologue:
Description: RACE COLLAPSED TO 1 GROUP FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Races are collapsed to 1 group 11,687 100.00 100.00

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 7 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1472
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F7
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 7 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 24 879 7.52 15.74
2 Age 25 - 34 1,274 10.90 17.37
3 Age 35 - 44 1,414 12.10 15.31
4 Age 45 - 54 1,705 14.59 15.59
5 Age 55 - 64 2,522 21.58 16.69
6 Age 65 - 74 2,513 21.50 11.85
7 Age 75+ 1,380 11.81 7.46

     


Label: MODIFIED SIX AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Column: 1474
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F6_M
Prologue:
Description: MODIFIED SIX AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,153 18.42 33.11
2 Age 35 - 44 1,414 12.10 15.31
3 Age 45 - 54 1,705 14.59 15.59
4 Age 55 - 64 2,522 21.58 16.69
5 Age 65 - 74 2,513 21.50 11.85
6 Age 75+ 1,380 11.81 7.46

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 6 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1475
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F6
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 6 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 24 2,153 18.42 33.11
2 Age 25 - 34 1,414 12.10 15.31
3 Age 35 - 44 1,705 14.59 15.59
4 Age 45 - 54 2,522 21.58 16.69
5 Age 55 - 64 2,513 21.50 11.85
6 Age 65+ 1,380 11.81 7.46

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 5 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1478
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F5
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 5 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,153 18.42 33.11
2 Age 35 - 44 1,414 12.10 15.31
3 Age 45 - 54 1,705 14.59 15.59
4 Age 55 - 64 2,522 21.58 16.69
5 Age 65+ 3,893 33.31 19.31

     


Label: MODIFIED FOUR AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Column: 1480
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F4_M
Prologue:
Description: MODIFIED FOUR AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 44 3,567 30.52 48.42
2 Age 45 - 54 1,705 14.59 15.59
3 Age 55 - 64 2,522 21.58 16.69
4 Age 65+ 3,893 33.31 19.31

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 4 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1481
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F4
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 4 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,153 18.42 33.11
2 Age 35 - 44 1,414 12.10 15.31
3 Age 45 - 54 1,705 14.59 15.59
4 Age 55+ 6,415 54.89 35.99

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 3 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1484
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F3
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 3 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,153 18.42 33.11
2 Age 35 - 54 3,119 26.69 30.90
3 Age 55+ 6,415 54.89 35.99

     


Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 2 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1486
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F2
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO 2 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 44 3,567 30.52 48.42
2 Age 45+ 8,120 69.48 51.58

     


Label: ACTIVE ASTHMA STATUS
Column: 1496
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ACTASTH
Prologue:
Description: Active Asthma Status
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Active Asthma 9,002 77.03 74.49
2 Inactive Asthma 2,681 22.94 25.50
9 Donīt know/Not sure 4 0.03 0.01