United States
2023 Landline And Cell Phone Combined Codebook Report
ADULT Asthma Call-Back Survey
May 4, 2025
     



 
 

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 597 4.54 3.64
6 California 505 3.84 16.26
9 Connecticut 680 5.17 1.96
12 Florida 576 4.38 8.07
13 Georgia 433 3.29 4.83
15 Hawaii 292 2.22 0.78
18 Indiana 768 5.84 3.62
19 Iowa 410 3.12 1.32
20 Kansas 349 2.66 1.34
21 Kentucky 306 2.33 2.46
23 Maine 536 4.08 0.89
25 Massachusetts 351 2.67 4.05
26 Michigan 767 5.83 5.61
27 Minnesota 619 4.71 2.16
29 Missouri 285 2.17 2.75
30 Montana 232 1.76 0.59
31 Nebraska 478 3.64 0.75
33 New Hampshire 557 4.24 0.82
34 New Jersey 491 3.74 3.92
36 New York 435 3.31 9.86
39 Ohio 544 4.14 6.09
44 Rhode Island 322 2.45 0.61
48 Texas 282 2.15 10.19
49 Utah 626 4.76 1.68
50 Vermont 687 5.23 0.38
55 Wisconsin 578 4.40 2.94
72 Puerto Rico 439 3.34 2.43

     



 
 

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 1,252 9.52 10.30
2 February 1,368 10.41 11.25
3 March 1,098 8.35 8.91
4 April 877 6.67 8.53
5 May 1,087 8.27 7.71
6 June 1,050 7.99 8.28
7 July 919 6.99 9.08
8 August 776 5.90 6.15
9 September 909 6.92 6.44
10 October 1,528 11.62 9.67
11 November 1,404 10.68 8.35
12 December 877 6.67 5.34

     



 
 

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 891 6.78 4.32
2 February 1,322 10.06 10.92
3 March 1,319 10.03 12.53
4 April 1,107 8.42 10.74
5 May 1,010 7.68 7.82
6 June 1,098 8.35 9.57
7 July 908 6.91 8.31
8 August 919 6.99 7.93
9 September 856 6.51 5.39
10 October 1,172 8.92 7.23
11 November 1,194 9.08 7.72
12 December 1,349 10.26 7.52

     



 
 

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   13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

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
2023 Interview year 12,119 92.19 94.65
2024 Interview year 1,026 7.81 5.35

     



 
 

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 13,081 99.51 99.69
1200 Partial complete 64 0.49 0.31

     



 
 

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   13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

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 13,118 99.79 99.95
2 No 27 0.21 0.05

     



 
 

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 27 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 13,118    

     



 
 

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 575 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 12,570    

     



 
 

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 575 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 12,570    

     



 
 

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 299 52.00 61.79
2 No 199 34.61 28.89
7 Donīt know/Not sure 75 13.04 9.18
9 Refused 2 0.35 0.14
BLANK Not asked or missing 12,570    

     



 
 

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 10,054 76.49 88.43
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
7 Donīt know/Not sure 3,090 23.51 11.57

     



 
 

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 11,827 89.97 88.59
777 Donīt know 813 6.18 6.58
888 Less than 1 year old 486 3.70 4.73
999 Refused 19 0.14 0.11

     



 
 

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 188 1.43 1.62
2 One to five years ago 725 5.52 5.64
3 More than 5 years ago 12,178 92.64 92.41
7 Don’t know 47 0.36 0.27
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.07

     



 
 

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 7,374 56.10 49.66
5 One year to less than 3 years ago 1,650 12.55 14.32
6 Three years to five years ago 705 5.36 6.60
7 More than five years ago 3,080 23.43 27.06
77 Donīt know 140 1.07 0.87
88 Never 188 1.43 1.42
99 Refused 8 0.06 0.07

     



 
 

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 4,220 32.10 25.67
2 1-6 days ago 1,086 8.26 7.71
3 1 week to less than 3 months ago 1,650 12.55 13.33
4 3 months to less than 1 year ago 1,135 8.63 8.61
5 1 year to less than 3 years ago 914 6.95 7.55
6 3 years to 5 years ago 551 4.19 5.39
7 More than 5 years ago 3,075 23.39 28.10
77 Donīt know 132 1.00 1.00
88 Never 376 2.86 2.64
99 Refused 6 0.05 0.01

     



 
 

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 3,124 23.77 20.59
2 1-6 days ago 1,496 11.38 10.56
3 1 week to less than 3 months ago 2,550 19.40 19.72
4 3 months to less than 1 year ago 1,388 10.56 10.32
5 1 year to less than 3 years ago 970 7.38 7.38
6 3 years to 5 years ago 522 3.97 5.27
7 More than 5 years ago 2,719 20.68 23.43
77 Donīt know 240 1.83 1.57
88 Never 119 0.91 0.90
99 Refused 17 0.13 0.26

     



 
 

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 4,569 34.76 35.53
30 Every day 1,879 14.29 10.63
66 No symptoms past one year, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
77 Don't know 195 1.48 1.10
88 No symptoms in the past 30 days 765 5.82 5.17
99 Refused 19 0.14 0.26
100 Symptoms 3 months to 1 year ago, skip filled 1,388 10.56 10.32

     



 
 

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 1,062 8.08 6.29
2 No 764 5.81 4.11
6 Last symptoms one+ years ago, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
7 Don't know 49 0.37 0.21
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.01
10 Last symptoms 3 months - 1 year ago, skip filled 1,388 10.56 10.32
11 No symptoms ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 765 5.82 5.17
12 1-29 ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 4,569 34.76 35.53
77 Don’t know ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 195 1.48 1.10
99 Refused ‘SYMP_30D’ skip filled 19 0.14 0.26

     



 
 

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 - 29 Days/Nights 2,606 19.83 19.82
66 No symptoms past one year, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
77 Don't know 192 1.46 1.09
88 None 3,852 29.30 26.41
99 Refused 12 0.09 0.20
100 Symptoms 3 months to 1 year ago, skip filled 1,388 10.56 10.32
111 No symptoms in the past 30 days, skip filled 765 5.82 5.17

     



 
 

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 10,524 80.06 82.98
77 Donīt know 206 1.57 1.31
88 None 2,403 18.28 15.61
99 Refused 12 0.09 0.10

     



 
 

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 4,839 36.81 34.73
2 No 3,885 29.55 27.80
6 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
7 Don't know 89 0.68 0.47
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01

     



 
 

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 3,777 28.73 27.98
666 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
777 Don't know 242 1.84 1.60
888 None 810 6.16 5.10
999 Refused 10 0.08 0.05
1111 No episode/asthma attack past year, skip filled 3,976 30.25 28.29

     



 
 

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 2,436 18.53 18.15
201 - 299 Hours 1,127 8.57 8.40
301 - 399 Days 719 5.47 4.95
401 - 499 Weeks 322 2.45 1.71
555 Never 6 0.05 0.05
666 No symptoms past 1 year, skip filled 4,330 32.94 36.99
777 Don't know 217 1.65 1.43
999 Refused 12 0.09 0.04
1111 No episode/asthma attack past year, skip filled 3,976 30.25 28.29

     



 
 

Label: QUICK RELIEF MEDICINE
Column: 75-76
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: QUICKRELIEF
Prologue:
Description: Q4.8 During the past 30 days, on how many days did you take quick relief medicine such as albuterol and salbutamol to relief asthma symptoms?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 - 29 Days/Nights 752 41.55 42.54
30 Everyday 251 13.87 11.53
77 Don't know 27 1.49 2.39
88 None 773 42.71 43.25
99 Refused 7 0.39 0.30
BLANK Not asked or missing 11,335    

     



 
 

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 12,164 92.54 88.72
2 No 917 6.98 10.64
7 Donīt know/Not sure 53 0.40 0.54
9 Refused 11 0.08 0.09

     



 
 

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 519 3.95 5.10
2 No 11,632 88.49 83.53
5 No insurance at time of interview, skip filled 917 6.98 10.64
7 Don't know 65 0.49 0.63
9 Refused 12 0.09 0.10

     



 
 

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 5,586 42.50 36.76
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
777 Don't know 130 0.99 1.06
888 None 1,727 13.14 12.14
999 Refused 20 0.15 0.14

     



 
 

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 1,098 8.35 7.77
2 No 6,344 48.26 42.22
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
7 Don't know 21 0.16 0.11

     



 
 

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 1,085 8.25 7.63
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
677 MD visit, no ER visit past year, skip filled 6,344 48.26 42.22
777 Don't know 34 0.26 0.25

     



 
 

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 1,734 13.19 11.61
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
777 Don't know 66 0.50 0.38
888 None 5,650 42.98 38.04
999 Refused 13 0.10 0.07

     



 
 

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 218 1.66 1.69
2 No 6,285 47.81 41.84
4 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 953 7.25 6.50
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
7 Don't know 7 0.05 0.07

     



 
 

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 213 1.62 1.67
444 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 953 7.25 6.50
455 MD visit, symptoms, no hospital visit past year, skip filled 6,285 47.81 41.84
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
666 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
777 Don't know 12 0.09 0.08

     



 
 

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 152 1.16 1.30
2 No 64 0.49 0.38
4 MD visit, no symptoms past year, skip filled 953 7.25 6.50
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
6 No MD visit past year, skip filled 2,941 22.37 24.89
7 Don't know 9 0.07 0.08
45 MD visit, symptoms, no hospital visit past year, skip filled 6,285 47.81 41.84

     



 
 

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 2,584 19.66 19.03
555 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
777 Don't know 299 2.27 1.94
888 Zero 7,502 57.07 53.90
999 Refused 19 0.14 0.12

     



 
 

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 5,352 40.72 35.02
2 A little 2,603 19.80 17.54
3 A moderate amount 1,086 8.26 7.97
4 A lot 535 4.07 3.07
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
7 Don't know 820 6.24 11.32
9 Refused 8 0.06 0.06

     



 
 

Label: HELP ARRANGE OR COORDINATE ASTHMA CARE
Column: 99
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COORDIN
Prologue:
Description: 5.10 During the past 12 months, did anyone help you arrange or coordinate your asthma care among the different doctors or services that you use?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,056 15.64 14.73
2 No 7,226 54.97 56.09
5 No current asthma, nothing happened past year, skip filled 2,741 20.85 25.01
7 Don't know/Not Sure 1,109 8.44 4.10
9 Refused 13 0.10 0.08

     



 
 

Label: EVER TAUGHT RECOGNIZE EARLY SIGN OR SYMPTOMS
Column: 100
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 7,873 59.89 62.53
2 No 4,971 37.82 35.16
7 Donīt know/Not sure 291 2.21 2.17
9 Refused 10 0.08 0.13

     



 
 

Label: EVER TAUGHT WHAT TO DO DURING ASTHMA EPISODE OR ATTACK
Column: 101
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 9,380 71.36 73.17
2 No 3,488 26.53 24.82
7 Donīt know/Not sure 269 2.05 1.91
9 Refused 8 0.06 0.10

     



 
 

Label: EVER TAUGHT HOW TO USE A PEAK FLOW
Column: 102
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 4,248 32.32 30.76
2 No 8,615 65.54 67.17
7 Donīt know/Not sure 275 2.09 2.04
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.03

     



 
 

Label: EVER GIVEN AN ASTHMA ACTION PLAN
Column: 103
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 3,192 24.28 26.82
2 No 9,629 73.25 70.19
7 Donīt know/Not sure 319 2.43 2.97
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.02

     



 
 

Label: EVER TAKEN A COURSE TO MANAGE ASTHMA
Column: 104
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 983 7.48 7.56
2 No 12,116 92.17 91.71
7 Donīt know/Not sure 43 0.33 0.71
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.01

     



 
 

Label: AIR CLEANER USED
Column: 105
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 4,717 35.88 38.38
2 No 8,327 63.35 61.03
7 Donīt know/Not sure 91 0.69 0.53
9 Refused 10 0.08 0.05

     



 
 

Label: DEHUMIDIFIER USED
Column: 106
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 3,962 30.14 28.24
2 No 9,116 69.35 71.31
7 Donīt know/Not sure 60 0.46 0.41
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.04

     



 
 

Label: EXHAUST FAN USED
Column: 107
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 7,481 56.91 61.01
2 No 5,552 42.24 38.24
7 Donīt know/Not sure 108 0.82 0.72
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.03

     



 
 

Label: GAS USED
Column: 108
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 5,760 43.82 49.31
2 No 7,351 55.92 50.37
7 Donīt know/Not sure 26 0.20 0.24
9 Refused 8 0.06 0.07

     



 
 

Label: SAW OR SMELLED MOLD PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 109
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 1,209 9.20 9.70
2 No 11,891 90.46 89.98
7 Donīt know/Not sure 42 0.32 0.29
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.03

     



 
 

Label: INDOOR PETS
Column: 110
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 8,144 61.96 62.91
2 No 4,987 37.94 36.96
7 Donīt know/Not sure 9 0.07 0.09
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.04

     



 
 

Label: PETS ALLOWED IN BEDROOM
Column: 111
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 6,595 50.17 49.75
2 No 1,491 11.34 12.93
3 Some are/some aren't 49 0.37 0.19
6 No pets, skip coded 5,001 38.04 37.09
7 Don't know 8 0.06 0.04
9 Refused 1 0.01 0.00

     



 
 

Label: SAW COCKROACH INSIDE YOUR HOME PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 112
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 1,090 8.29 12.22
2 No 12,033 91.54 87.61
7 Donīt know/Not sure 19 0.14 0.14
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.03

     



 
 

Label: SAW MICE OR RATS INSIDE YOUR HOME PAST 30 DAYS
Column: 113
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 1,190 9.05 7.20
2 No 11,930 90.76 92.65
7 Donīt know/Not sure 20 0.15 0.12
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.03

     



 
 

Label: FIREPLACE OR WOOD STOVE USED
Column: 114
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 1,761 13.40 12.22
2 No 11,366 86.47 87.68
7 Donīt know/Not sure 14 0.11 0.07
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.03

     



 
 

Label: GAS APPLIANCE USED
Column: 115
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 789 6.00 6.31
2 No 12,280 93.42 93.19
7 Donīt know/Not sure 72 0.55 0.47
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.03

     



 
 

Label: ANYONE SMOKED INSIDE YOUR HOME
Column: 116
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 1,274 9.69 10.61
2 No 11,853 90.17 89.25
7 Donīt know/Not sure 15 0.11 0.11
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.03

     



 
 

Label: EVER ADVISED CHANGE THINGS IN YOUR HOME
Column: 117
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 3,523 26.80 28.36
2 No 9,519 72.42 71.02
7 Donīt know/Not sure 97 0.74 0.58
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.04

     



 
 

Label: USE A MATTRESS COVER
Column: 118
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 5,377 40.91 39.07
2 No 7,298 55.52 58.11
7 Donīt know/Not sure 465 3.54 2.79
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.03

     



 
 

Label: USE A PILLOW COVER
Column: 119
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 3,836 29.18 27.63
2 No 9,029 68.69 70.82
7 Donīt know/Not sure 273 2.08 1.48
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.07

     



 
 

Label: CARPETING OR RUGS IN YOUR BEDROOM
Column: 120
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 7,234 55.03 53.50
2 No 5,893 44.83 46.32
7 Donīt know/Not sure 11 0.08 0.07
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.10

     



 
 

Label: WASH WATER TEMPERATURE
Column: 121
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 3,728 28.36 30.01
2 Warm 4,255 32.37 29.71
3 Hot 4,494 34.19 35.30
4 Varies 304 2.31 1.97
7 Donīt know/Not sure 353 2.69 2.92
9 Refused 11 0.08 0.09

     



 
 

Label: USE AN EXHAUST FAN IN YOUR BATHROOM
Column: 122
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 8,466 64.40 62.36
2 No or “No Fan” 4,569 34.76 36.53
7 Donīt know/Not sure 104 0.79 1.05
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.07

     



 
 

Label: EVER USED OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION
Column: 123
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 3,276 24.92 25.30
2 No 9,329 70.97 70.64
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 148 1.13 1.27
9 Refused 16 0.12 0.15

     



 
 

Label: EVER USED PRESCRIPTION INHALER
Column: 124
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 12,176 92.63 93.21
2 No 556 4.23 3.94
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 31 0.24 0.19
9 Refused 6 0.05 0.03

     



 
 

Label: PROFESSIONAL INHALER INSTRUCTION
Column: 125
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 11,258 85.64 86.72
2 No 837 6.37 6.18
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
6 Never used prescription inhaler, skip filled 593 4.51 4.16
7 Don't know 81 0.62 0.31

     



 
 

Label: INHALER USE WATCHED
Column: 126
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 8,398 63.89 66.23
2 No 3,272 24.89 23.33
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
6 Never used prescription inhaler, skip filled 593 4.51 4.16
7 Don't know 503 3.83 3.62
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.02

     



 
 

Label: MEDICATION IN HAND
Column: 127
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 4,198 31.94 28.53
2 No 555 4.22 4.40
3 Respondent knows the meds 2,069 15.74 12.95
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 59 0.45 0.44
9 Refused 75 0.57 0.38

     



 
 

Label: HAVE ALL THE MEDICATIONS
Column: 128-129
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 3,956 30.10 27.07
2 Yes, I have some of the medications but not all 167 1.27 0.98
3 No 58 0.44 0.36
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 14 0.11 0.10
9 Refused 3 0.02 0.02
10 Know or no handy asthma medicines, skip filled 2,758 20.98 18.18

     



 
 

Label: TAKEN PRESCRIPTION INHALER PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 130
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 6,389 48.60 43.27
2 No inhaler in past 3 months 451 3.43 2.54
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
6 Asthma med. past 3 months, never used inhaler, skip filled 89 0.68 0.75
7 Don't know 25 0.19 0.14
9 Refused 2 0.02 0.01

     



 
 

Label: TAKEN MEDICATION IN PILL PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 131
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 1,673 12.73 10.15
2 No 5,001 38.04 34.69
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 277 2.11 1.84
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.04

     



 
 

Label: TAKEN MEDICATION IN SYRUP PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 132
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 38 0.29 0.21
2 No 6,797 51.71 45.58
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 117 0.89 0.91
9 Refused 4 0.03 0.02

     



 
 

Label: TAKEN MEDICATION WITH A NEBULIZER PAST 3 MONTHS
Column: 133
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 1,370 10.42 8.85
2 No 5,317 40.45 35.90
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Don't know 264 2.01 1.92
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.04

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER AT HOME
Column: 134
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 1,328 10.10 8.61
2 No 40 0.30 0.23
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Donīt know 2 0.02 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 5,586 42.50 37.86

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER AT DOCTOR'S OFFICE
Column: 135
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 249 1.89 1.67
2 No 1,119 8.51 7.17
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Donīt know 2 0.02 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 5,586 42.50 37.86

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER IN EMERGENCY ROOM
Column: 136
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 285 2.17 1.90
2 No 1,080 8.22 6.94
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Donīt know 5 0.04 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 5,586 42.50 37.86

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER AT WORK OR SCHOOL
Column: 137
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 123 0.94 1.03
2 No 1,242 9.45 7.81
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Donīt know 5 0.04 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 5,586 42.50 37.86

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER AT ANY OTHER PLACE
Column: 138
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 225 1.71 1.51
2 No 1,143 8.70 7.34
4 No asthma med. past 3 months, skip filled 5,813 44.22 50.65
5 Never took asthma medication, skip filled 376 2.86 2.64
7 Donīt know 2 0.02 0.01
8 No neb. in past 3 months, skip filled 5,586 42.50 37.86

     



 
 

Label: COST BARRIER: PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR
Column: 139
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 385 2.93 3.66
2 No 9,985 76.07 71.17
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,738 20.86 25.02
7 Don't know 10 0.08 0.08
9 Refused 8 0.06 0.07
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Label: COST BARRIER: SPECIALIST
Column: 140
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 223 1.70 2.48
2 No 10,138 77.24 72.32
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,738 20.86 25.02
7 Don't know 20 0.15 0.10
9 Refused 7 0.05 0.07
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Label: COST BARRIER: MEDICATION
Column: 141
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 866 6.60 7.22
2 No 9,492 72.31 67.58
5 No current asthma, skip filled 2,738 20.86 25.02
7 Don't know 20 0.15 0.11
9 Refused 10 0.08 0.07
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Label: CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Column: 142
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 4,806 36.74 42.53
2 Employed part-time 1,430 10.93 12.37
3 Not employed 6,791 51.91 44.22
7 Donīt know 27 0.21 0.67
9 Refused 27 0.21 0.21
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Label: REASON NOT NOW EMPLOYED
Column: 143-144
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 262 2.00 2.55
2 Going to school 172 1.31 4.29
3 Retired 3,968 30.33 18.02
4 Disabled 1,168 8.93 7.79
5 Unable to work for other health reasons 541 4.14 4.08
6 Looking for work 155 1.18 2.08
7 Laid off 93 0.71 1.02
8 Other 391 2.99 4.07
66 Now Employed, skip filled 6,236 47.67 54.90
77 Don't know 25 0.19 0.20
88 Unknown Employment, skip filled 54 0.41 0.88
99 Refused 16 0.12 0.11
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Label: EVER EMPLOYED OUTSIDE HOME
Column: 145
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 6,615 50.57 41.73
2 No 203 1.55 3.16
6 Now Employed, skip filled 6,236 47.67 54.90
7 Donīt know 16 0.12 0.07
9 Refused 11 0.08 0.14
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Label: ASTHMA AGGRAVATED BY CURRENT JOB
Column: 146
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 1,241 9.49 11.10
2 No 3,330 25.46 27.55
5 Now employed former/inactive/unknown asthma, skip filled 1,599 12.22 15.53
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 61 0.47 0.64
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.08
10 Previously but not currently employed, skip filled 6,615 50.57 41.73
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Label: ASTHMA CAUSED BY CURRENT JOB
Column: 147
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 298 2.28 2.71
2 No 5,819 44.48 51.15
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 114 0.87 0.96
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.09
10 Previously but not currently employed, skip filled 6,615 50.57 41.73
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Label: ASTHMA AGGRAVATED BY PREVIOUS JOB
Column: 148
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 4,440 33.94 29.04
2 No 7,756 59.29 61.67
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 298 2.28 2.71
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 341 2.61 2.95
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 16 0.12 0.26
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Label: ASTHMA CAUSED BY PREVIOUS JOB
Column: 149
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 1,836 14.04 11.48
2 No 9,976 76.26 77.98
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 298 2.28 2.71
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 725 5.54 4.22
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 16 0.12 0.24
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Label: EVER CHANGE OR QUIT A JOB
Column: 150
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 966 7.38 6.87
2 No 3,669 28.05 23.68
5 Caused by current job, skip filled 298 2.28 2.71
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 22 0.17 0.07
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 9 0.07 0.04
55 Not made worse or caused in any previous job, skip filled 7,887 60.29 63.26
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Label: DOCTOR DISCUSSED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 151
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 2,037 15.57 13.19
2 No 10,620 81.19 81.93
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 180 1.38 1.38
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 14 0.11 0.12
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Label: DOCTOR DIAGNOSED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 152
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 1,511 11.55 9.05
2 No 11,164 85.35 86.43
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 159 1.22 0.87
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 17 0.13 0.27
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Label: SELF-IDENTIFIED WORK ASTHMA
Column: 153
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 1,915 14.64 11.44
2 No 10,765 82.29 84.04
6 Never employed, skip filled 203 1.55 3.16
7 Don't know 156 1.19 0.90
8 Past employment unknown, skip filled 27 0.21 0.22
9 Refused 15 0.11 0.25
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Label: BLOOD RELATIVES
Column: 154
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: RELATE_ASTH
Prologue:
Description: Q11.1 Including living and deceased, were any of your close biological that is, blood relatives including father, mother, sisters, or brothers, or children ever told by a health professional that they had asthma?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,291 45.92 48.85
2 No 4,560 48.80 45.85
7 Don't know 448 4.79 5.03
9 Refused 45 0.48 0.27
BLANK Not asked or missing 3,801    

     



 
 

Label: SEASONAL OR YEAR-ROUND ALLERGIES
Column: 155
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CURRESP
Prologue:
Description: Q11.2 Do you get symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, or itchy or watery eyes due to hay fever, seasonal or year-round allergies?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7,448 81.91 82.27
2 No 1,555 17.10 17.03
7 Don't know 51 0.56 0.45
9 Refused 39 0.43 0.25
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,052    

     



 
 

Label: HAY FEVER EITHER SEASONAL OR YEAR-ROUND
Column: 156
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DXRESP
Prologue:
Description: Q11.3 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had hay fever, seasonal or year-round allergies?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6,305 69.40 69.09
2 No 2,666 29.35 29.79
7 Don't know 73 0.80 0.87
9 Refused 41 0.45 0.24
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,060    

     



 
 

Label: FOOD ALLERGIES
Column: 157
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CURRFOOD
Prologue:
Description: Q11.4 The next question is about food allergies. People with food allergies have reactions such as hives, vomiting, trouble breathing, or throat tightening that occur within two hours of eating a specific food.
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,347 25.87 26.96
2 No 6,595 72.70 72.11
7 Don't know 88 0.97 0.70
9 Refused 41 0.45 0.23
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,074    

     



 
 

Label: FOOD ALLERGIES TO ONE OR MORE FOODS
Column: 158
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DXFOOD
Prologue:
Description: Q11.5 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had an allergy to one or more foods?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,038 22.48 23.60
2 No 6,956 76.73 75.90
7 Don't know 33 0.36 0.30
9 Refused 38 0.42 0.20
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,080    

     



 
 

Label: SKIN CONDITION
Column: 159
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CURRSKIN
Prologue:
Description: Q11.6 Do you get an itchy rash due to eczema or atopic dermatitis?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,555 28.22 26.33
2 No 6,344 70.08 72.36
7 Don't know 113 1.25 1.10
9 Refused 41 0.45 0.21
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,092    

     



 
 

Label: ECZEMA OR ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Column: 160
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: DXSKIN
Prologue:
Description: Q11.7 Have you ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that you had eczema or atopic dermatitis?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2,465 27.26 24.30
2 No 6,457 71.40 74.43
7 Don't know 82 0.91 1.07
9 Refused 40 0.44 0.20
BLANK Not asked or missing 4,101    

     



 
 

Label: HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE COVID-19
Column: 161
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COVID_19
Prologue:
Description: Q13.1 Has a healthcare provider ever told you that you have, or likely have, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4,163 40.42 40.04
2 No 6,094 59.17 59.62
7 Don't know 28 0.27 0.21
9 Refused 14 0.14 0.14
BLANK Not asked or missing 2,846    

     



 
 

Label: VISITED EMERGENCY ROOM DUE TO YOUR COVID-19
Column: 162
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COVID_ER
Prologue:
Description: Q13.2 Have you had to visit an emergency room or urgent care center because of your COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,351 32.19 34.49
2 No 2,819 67.17 64.99
7 Don't know 16 0.38 0.36
9 Refused 11 0.26 0.16
BLANK Not asked or missing 8,948    

     



 
 

Label: STAYED OVERNIGHT IN HOSPITAL DUE TO COVID-19
Column: 163
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: COVIDHSP
Prologue:
Description: Q13.3 Not including spending the night in an emergency room, have you had to stay overnight in a hospital because of your COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 334 7.97 8.00
2 No 3,843 91.67 91.79
7 Don't know 4 0.10 0.02
9 Refused 11 0.26 0.19
BLANK Not asked or missing 8,953    

     



 
 

Label: LANGUAGE IDENTIFIER
Column: 244-245
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 12,514 95.20 94.31
2 Spanish 631 4.80 5.69

     



 
 

Label: PERSON SELECTED TO CALL BACK FROM BRFSS
Column: 246
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 1,185 100.00 100.00
BLANK Not asked or missing 11,960    

     



 
 

Label: ASTHMA CALL-BACK SCRIPT TEST
Column: 247
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: CALLBACK_VER
Prologue:
Description: ASTHMA CALL-BACK SCRIPT TEST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Callback using Protocol (2 weeks) 113 9.54 12.14
2 Callback conducted "Immediately" 1,072 90.46 87.86
BLANK Not asked or missing 11,960    

     



 
 

Label: EVER HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS AND CALL BACK
Column: 249
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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: STILL HAVE ASTHMA COMBINED BRFSS AND CALL BACK
Column: 250
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 9,218 70.13 65.79
2 No 3,630 27.62 32.20
7 Donīt know/Not sure 292 2.22 1.97
9 Refused 5 0.04 0.05

     



 
 

Label: FLAG FOR AGE, AGEDX, INCIDNT INCONSISTENCY
Column: 251
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 1,176 99.24 99.14
2 AGE, AGEDX and INCIDNT are inconsistent 9 0.76 0.86
BLANK Skip filled 11,960    

     



 
 

Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS)
Column: 252
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 928 7.06 5.05
2 No 12,217 92.94 94.95

     



 
 

Label: AEROBID
Column: 253
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: AEROBID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.05
2 No 13,141 99.97 99.95

     



 
 

Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL)
Column: 254
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 4,366 33.21 31.08
2 No 8,779 66.79 68.92

     



 
 

Label: ALUPENT
Column: 255
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.02
2 No 13,140 99.96 99.98

     



 
 

Label: ATROVENT
Column: 256
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: ATROVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 32 0.24 0.19
2 No 13,113 99.76 99.81

     



 
 

Label: AZMACORT
Column: 257
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: AZMACORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.06
2 No 13,139 99.95 99.94

     



 
 

Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Column: 258
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.04
2 No 13,139 99.95 99.96

     



 
 

Label: BECLOVENT
Column: 259
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: BECLOVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.05
2 No 13,140 99.96 99.95

     



 
 

Label: BITOLTEROL
Column: 260
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: BITOLTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,142 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: BUDESONIDE
Column: 261
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: BUDESONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 83 0.63 0.46
2 No 13,062 99.37 99.54

     



 
 

Label: COMBIVENT
Column: 262
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: COMBIVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 80 0.61 0.40
2 No 13,065 99.39 99.60

     



 
 

Label: CROMOLYN
Column: 263
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_13
Prologue:
Description: CROMOLYN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: FLOVENT
Column: 264
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: FLOVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 347 2.64 1.92
2 No 12,798 97.36 98.08

     



 
 

Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK
Column: 265
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: FLOVENT ROTADISK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 27 0.21 0.23
2 No 13,118 99.79 99.77

     



 
 

Label: FLUNISOLIDE
Column: 266
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_16
Prologue:
Description: FLUNISOLIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.01
2 No 13,141 99.97 99.99

     



 
 

Label: FLUTICASONE
Column: 267
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_17
Prologue:
Description: FLUTICASONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 255 1.94 1.14
2 No 12,890 98.06 98.86

     



 
 

Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Column: 268
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_19
Prologue:
Description: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 27 0.21 0.13
2 No 13,118 99.79 99.87

     



 
 

Label: MAXAIR
Column: 269
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_20
Prologue:
Description: MAXAIR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.01
2 No 13,144 99.99 99.99

     



 
 

Label: METAPROTERONOL
Column: 270
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_21
Prologue:
Description: METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: NEDOCROMIL
Column: 271
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_22
Prologue:
Description: NEDOCROMIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PIRBUTEROL
Column: 272
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_23
Prologue:
Description: PIRBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.02 0.02
2 No 13,142 99.98 99.98

     



 
 

Label: PROVENTIL
Column: 273
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_24
Prologue:
Description: PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 76 0.58 0.34
2 No 13,069 99.42 99.66

     



 
 

Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER
Column: 274
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_25
Prologue:
Description: PULMICORT FLEXHALER
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 66 0.50 0.36
2 No 13,079 99.50 99.64

     



 
 

Label: SALMETEROL
Column: 275
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_26
Prologue:
Description: SALMETEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 46 0.35 0.13
2 No 13,099 99.65 99.87

     



 
 

Label: SEREVENT
Column: 276
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_27
Prologue:
Description: SEREVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 20 0.15 0.12
2 No 13,125 99.85 99.88

     



 
 

Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Column: 277
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_28
Prologue:
Description: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: TORNALATE
Column: 278
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_30
Prologue:
Description: TORNALATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Column: 279
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_31
Prologue:
Description: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,143 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: VANCERIL
Column: 280
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_32
Prologue:
Description: VANCERIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: VENTOLIN
Column: 281
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_33
Prologue:
Description: VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 396 3.01 2.23
2 No 12,749 96.99 97.77

     



 
 

Label: FORADIL
Column: 282
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_34
Prologue:
Description: FORADIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,143 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: FORMOTEROL
Column: 283
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_35
Prologue:
Description: FORMOTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 36 0.27 0.16
2 No 13,109 99.73 99.84

     



 
 

Label: QVAR
Column: 284
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_36
Prologue:
Description: QVAR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 84 0.64 0.42
2 No 13,061 99.36 99.58

     



 
 

Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE
Column: 285
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_37
Prologue:
Description: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 69 0.52 0.66
2 No 13,076 99.48 99.34

     



 
 

Label: XOPENEX HFA
Column: 286
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_38
Prologue:
Description: XOPENEX HFA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 41 0.31 0.45
2 No 13,104 99.69 99.55

     



 
 

Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE
Column: 287
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_39
Prologue:
Description: MOMETASONE FUROATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 8 0.06 0.03
2 No 13,137 99.94 99.97

     



 
 

Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER)
Column: 288
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_40
Prologue:
Description: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 54 0.41 0.32
2 No 13,091 99.59 99.68

     



 
 

Label: PRO-AIR HFA
Column: 289
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_41
Prologue:
Description: PRO-AIR HFA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 282 2.15 2.53
2 No 12,863 97.85 97.47

     



 
 

Label: SYMBICORT
Column: 290
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_42
Prologue:
Description: SYMBICORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 717 5.45 5.07
2 No 12,428 94.55 94.93

     



 
 

Label: ALVESCO
Column: 291
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_43
Prologue:
Description: ALVESCO
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 42 0.32 1.08
2 No 13,103 99.68 98.92

     



 
 

Label: DULERA
Column: 292
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_44
Prologue:
Description: DULERA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 93 0.71 0.52
2 No 13,052 99.29 99.48

     



 
 

Label: BREO ELLIPTA
Column: 293
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_45
Prologue:
Description: BREO ELLIPTA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 273 2.08 1.37
2 No 12,872 97.92 98.63

     



 
 

Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT
Column: 294
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_46
Prologue:
Description: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 235 1.79 1.62
2 No 12,910 98.21 98.38

     



 
 

Label: TUDORZA PRESSAIR
Column: 295
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_47
Prologue:
Description: TUDORZA PRESSAIR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA
Column: 296
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_48
Prologue:
Description: INCRUSE ELLIPTA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 38 0.29 0.23
2 No 13,107 99.71 99.77

     



 
 

Label: ANORO ELLIPTA
Column: 297
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_49
Prologue:
Description: ANORO ELLIPTA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 39 0.30 0.12
2 No 13,106 99.70 99.88

     



 
 

Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA
Column: 298
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_50
Prologue:
Description: TRELEGY ELLIPTA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 270 2.05 1.70
2 No 12,875 97.95 98.30

     



 
 

Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT
Column: 299
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_51
Prologue:
Description: STIOLTO RESPIMAT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 38 0.29 0.14
2 No 13,107 99.71 99.86

     



 
 

Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 300
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INHALER_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 149 1.13 1.12
2 No 12,996 98.87 98.88

     



 
 

Label: PILL ACCOLATE
Column: 302
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: PILL ACCOLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 4 0.03 0.02
2 No 13,141 99.97 99.98

     



 
 

Label: PILL AEROLATE
Column: 303
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: PILL AEROLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL ALBUTEROL
Column: 304
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: PILL ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 12 0.09 0.04
2 No 13,133 99.91 99.96

     



 
 

Label: PILL ALUPENT
Column: 305
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: PILL ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.01
2 No 13,144 99.99 99.99

     



 
 

Label: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE)
Column: 306
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE)
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL DELTASONE
Column: 307
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: PILL DELTASONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL ELIXOPHYLLIN
Column: 308
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: PILL ELIXOPHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL MEDROL
Column: 309
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: PILL MEDROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.04
2 No 13,139 99.95 99.96

     



 
 

Label: PILL METAPREL
Column: 310
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: PILL METAPREL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL METAPROTERONOL
Column: 311
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 0.09
2 No 13,143 99.98 99.91

     



 
 

Label: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Column: 312
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.05 0.07
2 No 13,138 99.95 99.93

     



 
 

Label: PILL MONTELUKAST
Column: 313
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: PILL MONTELUKAST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 730 5.55 4.21
2 No 12,415 94.45 95.79

     



 
 

Label: PILL PEDIAPRED
Column: 314
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_17
Prologue:
Description: PILL PEDIAPRED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL PREDNISOLONE
Column: 315
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_18
Prologue:
Description: PILL PREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.07 0.07
2 No 13,136 99.93 99.93

     



 
 

Label: PILL PREDNISONE
Column: 316
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_19
Prologue:
Description: PILL PREDNISONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 207 1.57 1.18
2 No 12,938 98.43 98.82

     



 
 

Label: PILL PROVENTIL
Column: 317
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_21
Prologue:
Description: PILL PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL RESPID
Column: 318
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_23
Prologue:
Description: PILL RESPID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.03
2 No 13,144 99.99 99.97

     



 
 

Label: PILL SINGULAIR
Column: 319
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_24
Prologue:
Description: PILL SINGULAIR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 696 5.29 4.41
2 No 12,449 94.71 95.59

     



 
 

Label: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN
Column: 320
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_25
Prologue:
Description: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL SLO-BID
Column: 321
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_26
Prologue:
Description: PILL SLO-BID
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEO-24
Column: 322
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_28
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEO-24
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEOCHRON
Column: 323
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_30
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOCHRON
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEOCLEAR
Column: 324
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_31
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOCLEAR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEODUR
Column: 325
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_32
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEODUR
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,142 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEOPHYLLINE
Column: 326
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_35
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOPHYLLINE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 22 0.17 0.12
2 No 13,123 99.83 99.88

     



 
 

Label: PILL THEOSPAN
Column: 327
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_37
Prologue:
Description: PILL THEOSPAN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL T-PHYL
Column: 328
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_40
Prologue:
Description: PILL T-PHYL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL UNIPHYL
Column: 329
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL VENTOLIN
Column: 330
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_43
Prologue:
Description: PILL VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL VOLMAX
Column: 331
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_44
Prologue:
Description: PILL VOLMAX
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: PILL ZAFIRLUKAST
Column: 332
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_45
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZAFIRLUKAST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11 0.08 0.04
2 No 13,134 99.92 99.96

     



 
 

Label: PILL ZILEUTON
Column: 333
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_46
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZILEUTON
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.03
2 No 13,143 99.98 99.97

     



 
 

Label: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB
Column: 334
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_47
Prologue:
Description: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 29 0.22 0.13
2 No 13,116 99.78 99.87

     



 
 

Label: PILL TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE)
Column: 335
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 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 337
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILLS_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP AEROLATE
Column: 339
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP AEROLATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP ALBUTEROL
Column: 340
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 24 0.18 0.12
2 No 13,121 99.82 99.88

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP ALUPENT
Column: 341
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.03
2 No 13,144 99.99 99.97

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP METAPROTERONOL
Column: 342
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP PREDNISOLONE
Column: 343
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PREDNISOLONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 0.07 0.06
2 No 13,136 99.93 99.94

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP PRELONE
Column: 344
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PRELONE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.02 0.00
2 No 13,142 99.98 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP PROVENTIL
Column: 345
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP SLO-PHYLLIN
Column: 346
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP SLO-PHYLLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP THEOPHYLLINE
Column: 347
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP THEOPHYLLINE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP VENTOLIN
Column: 348
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_10
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,143 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 349
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRUP_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: NEB ALBUTEROL
Column: 351
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_1
Prologue:
Description: NEB ALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 1,166 8.87 7.93
2 No 11,979 91.13 92.07

     



 
 

Label: NEB ALUPENT
Column: 352
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_2
Prologue:
Description: NEB ALUPENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.02
2 No 13,140 99.96 99.98

     



 
 

Label: NEB ATROVENT
Column: 353
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_3
Prologue:
Description: NEB ATROVENT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 0.08 0.03
2 No 13,135 99.92 99.97

     



 
 

Label: NEB BITOLTEROL
Column: 354
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_4
Prologue:
Description: NEB BITOLTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 3 0.02 0.01
2 No 13,142 99.98 99.99

     



 
 

Label: NEB BUDESONIDE
Column: 355
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_5
Prologue:
Description: NEB BUDESONIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 67 0.51 0.37
2 No 13,078 99.49 99.63

     



 
 

Label: NEB CROMOLYN
Column: 356
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_6
Prologue:
Description: NEB CROMOLYN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 6 0.05 0.02
2 No 13,139 99.95 99.98

     



 
 

Label: NEB DUONEB
Column: 357
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_7
Prologue:
Description: NEB DUONEB
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 46 0.35 0.30
2 No 13,099 99.65 99.70

     



 
 

Label: NEB INTAL
Column: 358
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_8
Prologue:
Description: NEB INTAL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 0.10 0.05
2 No 13,132 99.90 99.95

     



 
 

Label: NEB IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Column: 359
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_9
Prologue:
Description: NEB IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 183 1.39 1.15
2 No 12,962 98.61 98.85

     



 
 

Label: NEB LEVALBUTEROL
Column: 360
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_10
Prologue:
Description: NEB LEVALBUTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 51 0.39 0.18
2 No 13,094 99.61 99.82

     



 
 

Label: NEB METAPROTERONOL
Column: 361
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_11
Prologue:
Description: NEB METAPROTERONOL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 5 0.04 0.01
2 No 13,140 99.96 99.99

     



 
 

Label: NEB PROVENTIL
Column: 362
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_12
Prologue:
Description: NEB PROVENTIL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11 0.08 0.06
2 No 13,134 99.92 99.94

     



 
 

Label: NEB PULMICORT
Column: 363
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_13
Prologue:
Description: NEB PULMICORT
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 14 0.11 0.10
2 No 13,131 99.89 99.90

     



 
 

Label: NEB TORNALATE
Column: 364
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_14
Prologue:
Description: NEB TORNALATE
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: NEB VENTOLIN
Column: 365
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_15
Prologue:
Description: NEB VENTOLIN
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 0.10 0.08
2 No 13,132 99.90 99.92

     



 
 

Label: NEB XOPENEX
Column: 366
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_16
Prologue:
Description: NEB XOPENEX
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 13 0.10 0.05
2 No 13,132 99.90 99.95

     



 
 

Label: NEB COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION
Column: 367
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 6 0.05 0.03
2 No 13,139 99.95 99.97

     



 
 

Label: NEB PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL
Column: 368
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_18
Prologue:
Description: NEB PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 0.08 0.06
2 No 13,135 99.92 99.94

     



 
 

Label: NEB BROVANA
Column: 369
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_19
Prologue:
Description: NEB BROVANA
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 7 0.05 0.03
2 No 13,138 99.95 99.97

     



 
 

Label: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Column: 370
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_ID_7799
Prologue:
Description: DONīT KNOW/REFUSED
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
2 No 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: OTHER INHALER TEXT
Column: 372-471
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 13,130    
HIDDEN   15 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: OTHER PILLS TEXT
Column: 472-571
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 13,144    
HIDDEN   1 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: OTHER SYRUP TEXT
Column: 572-671
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 13,145    

     



 
 

Label: OTHER NEBULIZER TEXT
Column: 672-771
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 13,131    
HIDDEN   14 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 772
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
1 Yes 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 440 3.35 2.64
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 773
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 17 0.13 0.05
2 No 425 3.23 2.59
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 774
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 72 0.55 0.36
2 No 370 2.81 2.29
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT INHALER
Column: 775
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 33 0.25 0.41
2 No 409 3.11 2.23
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 776
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 61 0.46 0.41
2 No 381 2.90 2.24
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING INHALER
Column: 777
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 238 1.81 1.28
2 No 204 1.55 1.36
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 778
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 442 3.36 2.65
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 779
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 15 0.11 0.09
2 No 427 3.25 2.55
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: INHALER_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 780
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 4 0.03 0.03
2 No 438 3.33 2.62
3 No other medication text filled 12,703 96.64 97.35

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 781
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 9 0.07 0.02
2 No 66 0.50 0.39
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 782
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 44 0.33 0.31
2 No 31 0.24 0.10
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 783
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 17 0.13 0.07
2 No 58 0.44 0.34
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT PILLS
Column: 784
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 73 0.56 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 785
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 2 0.02 0.00
2 No 73 0.56 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING PILLS
Column: 786
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
2 No 75 0.57 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 787
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 75 0.57 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 788
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
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 74 0.56 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: PILLS_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 789
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 75 0.57 0.41
3 No other medication text filled 13,070 99.43 99.59

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 790
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 791
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 792
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
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT SYRUP
Column: 793
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
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 794
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING SYRUP
Column: 795
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 796
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 797
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
2 No 1 0.01 0.00
3 No other medication text filled 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 798
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 13,144 99.99 100.00

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: COUGH/COLD MED.
Column: 799
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
2 No 62 0.47 0.46
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: ALLERGY MED.
Column: 800
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 62 0.47 0.46
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: OTHER MED. (NOT COLD/COUGH/ALLERGY)
Column: 801
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 5 0.04 0.02
2 No 57 0.43 0.44
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: ASTHMA MED., BUT NOT NEB
Column: 802
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 9 0.07 0.09
2 No 53 0.40 0.37
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: UNIDENTIFIABLE WORD OR NOT A MED.
Column: 803
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 17 0.13 0.06
2 No 45 0.34 0.40
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: WAS BACK CODED TO EXISTING NEB
Column: 804
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 16 0.12 0.13
2 No 46 0.35 0.33
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: OTC INHALER, PILL, OR SYRUP
Column: 805
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 62 0.47 0.46
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: TRUE ASTHMA MED., NO AVAILABLE BACK CODE
Column: 806
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 0.11 0.16
2 No 48 0.37 0.31
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: NEB_TEXT: DON'T KNOW
Column: 807
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
1 Yes 1 0.01 0.00
2 No 61 0.46 0.46
3 No other medication text filled 13,083 99.53 99.54

     



 
 

Label: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 808-809
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_CS
Prologue:
Description: INHALED CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 21 Count 12,980 98.74 98.84
99 Missing 165 1.26 1.16

     



 
 

Label: INHALED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Column: 810-811
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_AI
Prologue:
Description: INHALED ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 4 Count 12,980 98.74 98.84
99 Missing 165 1.26 1.16

     



 
 

Label: INHALED ANTI-CHOLINERGIC
Column: 812-813
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_AC
Prologue:
Description: INHALED ANTI-CHOLINERGIC
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 3 Count 12,980 98.74 98.84
99 Missing 165 1.26 1.16

     



 
 

Label: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST SHORT ACTING
Column: 814-815
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 12,980 98.74 98.84
99 Missing 165 1.26 1.16

     



 
 

Label: INHALED BETA 2 AGONIST LONG ACTING
Column: 816-817
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 - 10 Count 12,980 98.74 98.84
99 Missing 165 1.26 1.16

     



 
 

Label: INHALED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Column: 818-819
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: INH_LAMA
Prologue:
Description: INHALED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 7 Count 10,147 98.94 99.08
99 Missing 109 1.06 0.92
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Label: PILL CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 820-821
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_CS
Prologue:
Description: PILL CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 6 Count 12,725 96.80 97.12
99 Missing 420 3.20 2.88

     



 
 

Label: PILL LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS
Column: 822-823
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_LM
Prologue:
Description: PILL LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 6 Count 12,725 96.80 97.12
99 Missing 420 3.20 2.88

     



 
 

Label: PILL BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 824-825
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 12,725 96.80 97.12
99 Missing 420 3.20 2.88

     



 
 

Label: PILL METHYLXANTHINES
Column: 826-827
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: PILL_METH
Prologue:
Description: PILL METHYLXANTHINES
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 15 Count 12,725 96.80 97.12
99 Missing 420 3.20 2.88

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP METHYLXANTHINES
Column: 828-829
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRP_METH
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP METHYLXANTHINES
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 3 Count 12,886 98.03 98.07
99 Missing 259 1.97 1.93

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP SHORT ACTING BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 830-831
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 12,886 98.03 98.07
99 Missing 259 1.97 1.93

     



 
 

Label: SYRUP CORTICOSTEROIDS
Column: 832-833
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: SYRP_CS
Prologue:
Description: SYRUP CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 12,886 98.03 98.07
99 Missing 259 1.97 1.93

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Column: 834-835
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_AI
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER CORTICOSTEROID
Column: 836-837
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_CS
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER CORTICOSTEROIDS
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 2 Count 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER ANTICHOLINERGIC
Column: 838-839
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_AC
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZER ANTICHOLINERGIC
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 4 Count 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZER BETA 2 AGONIST
Column: 840-841
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 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Column: 842-843
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_B2AL
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 1 Count 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: NEBULIZED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Column: 844-845
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB_LAMA
Prologue:
Description: NEBULIZED LONG-ACTING MUSCARINIC ANTAGONIST
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
0 - 1 Count 12,738 96.90 97.03
99 Missing 407 3.10 2.97

     



 
 

Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 846
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: 847
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 244 30.73 29.79
2 No 469 59.07 61.70
3 No attack in past 3 months 76 9.57 7.90
7 Donīt know 3 0.38 0.09
9 Refused 2 0.25 0.52
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 848
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 271 34.13 40.97
2 No 474 59.70 53.63
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 39 4.91 3.93
7 Donīt know 5 0.63 0.26
9 Refused 5 0.63 1.21
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 849
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 693 87.28 85.84
2 No 99 12.47 13.64
9 Refused 2 0.25 0.52
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 850-852
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 - 310 Days 647 81.49 74.95
401 - 475 Weeks 101 12.72 17.63
555 Never 5 0.63 1.63
666 Less often than once a week 28 3.53 3.70
777 Donīt know/Not sure 11 1.39 1.56
999 Refused 2 0.25 0.52
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Label: ADVAIR (+ A. DISKUS): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 853-854
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: 855
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
2 No 2 50.00 30.64
7 Donīt know 1 25.00 9.00
9 Refused 1 25.00 60.37
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Label: AEROBID: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 856
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
1 Yes 2 50.00 30.64
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 25.00 9.00
9 Refused 1 25.00 60.37
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Label: AEROBID: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 857
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
2 No 2 50.00 30.64
9 Refused 2 50.00 69.36
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Label: AEROBID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 858
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
1 Yes 1 25.00 14.33
2 No 2 50.00 25.30
9 Refused 1 25.00 60.37
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Label: AEROBID: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 859-861
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
555 Never 1 25.00 9.00
666 Less often than once a week 1 25.00 16.31
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 25.00 14.33
999 Refused 1 25.00 60.37
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Label: AEROBID: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 862-863
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: 864
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 1,156 26.51 26.08
2 No 3,098 71.06 71.19
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 5 0.11 0.04
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 29 0.67 0.44
7 Donīt know 66 1.51 2.14
9 Refused 6 0.14 0.11
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 865
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 3,759 86.22 88.08
2 No 299 6.86 6.35
3 No attack in past 3 months 286 6.56 5.36
7 Donīt know 9 0.21 0.13
9 Refused 7 0.16 0.08
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 866
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 1,633 37.45 37.76
2 No 2,397 54.98 55.85
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 307 7.04 5.75
7 Donīt know 18 0.41 0.56
9 Refused 5 0.11 0.08
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 867
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 964 22.11 23.34
2 No 3,380 77.52 76.43
7 Donīt know 10 0.23 0.15
9 Refused 6 0.14 0.08
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 868-870
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 - 310 Days 1,302 29.86 27.63
401 - 475 Weeks 1,654 37.94 40.42
555 Never 171 3.92 2.79
666 Less often than once a week 975 22.36 23.78
777 Donīt know/Not sure 238 5.46 5.07
999 Refused 20 0.46 0.30
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Label: ALBUTEROL (+ A. SULFATE OR SALBUTAMOL): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 871-872
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 3,439 78.88 79.91
77 Donīt know 167 3.83 4.11
88 None 737 16.90 15.70
99 Refused 17 0.39 0.27
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Label: ALUPENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 873
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
1 Yes 1 20.00 16.55
2 No 4 80.00 83.45
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Label: ALUPENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 874
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
2 No 4 80.00 83.45
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 20.00 16.55
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Label: ALUPENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 875
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 1 20.00 9.63
2 No 4 80.00 90.37
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Label: ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 876
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 4 80.00 83.45
2 No 1 20.00 16.55
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Label: ALUPENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 877-879
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 - 310 Days 3 60.00 73.83
401 - 475 Weeks 1 20.00 9.63
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 20.00 16.55
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Label: ALUPENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 880-881
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 2 40.00 39.79
77 Donīt know 2 40.00 43.67
88 None 1 20.00 16.55
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Label: ATROVENT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 882
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 12 37.50 47.89
2 No 19 59.38 47.91
7 Donīt know 1 3.13 4.20
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Label: ATROVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 883
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 24 75.00 75.29
2 No 8 25.00 24.71
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Label: ATROVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 884
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 9 28.13 27.45
2 No 15 46.88 36.01
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 8 25.00 36.54
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Label: ATROVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 885
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 53.13 55.29
2 No 15 46.88 44.71
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Label: ATROVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 886-888
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 - 310 Days 17 53.13 54.14
401 - 475 Weeks 6 18.75 34.21
555 Never 1 3.13 0.57
666 Less often than once a week 8 25.00 11.07
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Label: ATROVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 889-890
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: 891
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 4 66.67 89.69
2 No 2 33.33 10.31
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Label: AZMACORT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 892
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 3 50.00 71.89
2 No 3 50.00 28.11
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Label: AZMACORT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 893
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
1 Yes 2 33.33 69.38
2 No 3 50.00 30.15
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 16.67 0.47
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Label: AZMACORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 894
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 66.67 72.36
2 No 2 33.33 27.64
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Label: AZMACORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 895-897
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 - 310 Days 4 66.67 72.36
555 Never 1 16.67 19.83
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 16.67 7.81
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Label: AZMACORT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 898-899
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: 900
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 16.67 23.28
2 No 5 83.33 76.72
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 901
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 4 66.67 78.77
2 No 2 33.33 21.23
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 902
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 2 33.33 24.40
2 No 4 66.67 75.60
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 903
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 5 83.33 87.17
2 No 1 16.67 12.83
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 904-906
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 - 310 Days 3 50.00 62.77
401 - 475 Weeks 2 33.33 24.40
555 Never 1 16.67 12.83
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Label: BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 907-908
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: 909
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
2 No 3 60.00 91.73
7 Donīt know 2 40.00 8.27
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Label: BECLOVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 910
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
1 Yes 2 40.00 75.04
2 No 1 20.00 16.69
7 Donīt know 2 40.00 8.27
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Label: BECLOVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 911
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 3 60.00 91.73
7 Donīt know 2 40.00 8.27
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Label: BECLOVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 912
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 20.00 4.86
2 No 2 40.00 86.87
7 Donīt know 2 40.00 8.27
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Label: BECLOVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 913-915
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 - 310 Days 1 20.00 4.86
401 - 475 Weeks 1 20.00 70.18
555 Never 1 20.00 16.69
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 40.00 8.27
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Label: BECLOVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 916-917
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: 918
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
2 No 2 66.67 89.20
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 33.33 10.80
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Label: BITOLTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 919
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 1 33.33 82.39
2 No 1 33.33 6.81
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 33.33 10.80
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Label: BITOLTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 920
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 33.33 6.81
2 No 2 66.67 93.19
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Label: BITOLTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 921
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 2 66.67 93.19
2 No 1 33.33 6.81
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Label: BITOLTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 922-924
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 - 310 Days 2 66.67 93.19
401 - 475 Weeks 1 33.33 6.81
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Label: BITOLTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 925-926
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 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 927
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 33 40.24 40.80
2 No 46 56.10 49.16
7 Donīt know 3 3.66 10.04
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 928
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 32 39.02 44.44
2 No 44 53.66 43.02
3 No attack in past 3 months 5 6.10 10.87
7 Donīt know 1 1.22 1.66
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Label: BUDESONIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 929
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 24 29.27 20.93
2 No 50 60.98 56.36
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 6 7.32 19.15
7 Donīt know 2 2.44 3.56
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Label: BUDESONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 930
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 66 80.49 86.25
2 No 15 18.29 12.08
7 Donīt know 1 1.22 1.66
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Label: BUDESONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 931-933
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 - 310 Days 61 74.39 85.33
401 - 475 Weeks 14 17.07 8.49
555 Never 4 4.88 2.35
666 Less often than once a week 2 2.44 2.16
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 1.22 1.66
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Label: BUDESONIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 934-935
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: 936
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 19 23.75 17.69
2 No 58 72.50 78.56
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 1.25 0.14
7 Donīt know 2 2.50 3.60
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Label: COMBIVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 937
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 62 77.50 80.32
2 No 16 20.00 18.21
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 1.25 0.82
9 Refused 1 1.25 0.65
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Label: COMBIVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 938
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 25 31.25 26.91
2 No 49 61.25 69.42
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 6 7.50 3.66
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Label: COMBIVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 939
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 45 56.25 53.30
2 No 35 43.75 46.70
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Label: COMBIVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 940-942
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 - 310 Days 52 65.00 63.71
401 - 475 Weeks 14 17.50 8.65
555 Never 1 1.25 0.09
666 Less often than once a week 11 13.75 26.65
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 2.50 0.90
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Label: COMBIVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 943-944
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: 945
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
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Label: CROMOLYN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 946
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
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Label: CROMOLYN: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 947
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
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Label: CROMOLYN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 948
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
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Label: CROMOLYN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 949-951
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
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Label: CROMOLYN: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 952-953
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: 954
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 110 32.26 23.88
2 No 224 65.69 74.56
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 2 0.59 0.52
7 Donīt know 4 1.17 0.81
9 Refused 1 0.29 0.23
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Label: FLOVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 955
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 135 39.59 43.82
2 No 163 47.80 45.52
3 No attack in past 3 months 41 12.02 9.10
7 Donīt know 1 0.29 1.33
9 Refused 1 0.29 0.23
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Label: FLOVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 956
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 97 28.45 27.40
2 No 220 64.52 65.31
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 22 6.45 6.96
7 Donīt know 1 0.29 0.11
9 Refused 1 0.29 0.23
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Label: FLOVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 957
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 244 71.55 67.29
2 No 95 27.86 32.39
7 Donīt know 1 0.29 0.09
9 Refused 1 0.29 0.23
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Label: FLOVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 958-960
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 - 310 Days 247 72.43 66.83
401 - 475 Weeks 51 14.96 20.35
555 Never 11 3.23 1.63
666 Less often than once a week 24 7.04 8.44
777 Donīt know/Not sure 7 2.05 2.53
999 Refused 1 0.29 0.23
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Label: FLOVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 961-962
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: 963
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: 964
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 13 48.15 61.46
2 No 13 48.15 25.76
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 3.70 12.78
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 965
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 4 14.81 18.35
2 No 21 77.78 74.14
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 7.41 7.51
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 966
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 18 66.67 44.38
2 No 9 33.33 55.62
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 967-969
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 - 310 Days 20 74.07 39.09
401 - 475 Weeks 2 7.41 24.94
555 Never 1 3.70 0.10
666 Less often than once a week 4 14.81 35.87
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Label: FLOVENT ROTADISK: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 970-971
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: 972
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
2 No 4 100.00 100.00
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 973
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
1 Yes 2 50.00 10.60
2 No 2 50.00 89.40
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 974
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
1 Yes 1 25.00 1.92
2 No 2 50.00 89.40
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 25.00 8.68
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 975
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
1 Yes 2 50.00 8.81
2 No 2 50.00 91.19
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 976-978
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
301 - 310 Days 3 75.00 17.49
666 Less often than once a week 1 25.00 82.51
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Label: FLUNISOLIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 979-980
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: 981
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 30 13.10 13.31
2 No 170 74.24 78.45
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 13 5.68 3.53
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 7 3.06 2.66
7 Donīt know 7 3.06 1.77
9 Refused 2 0.87 0.28
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Label: FLUTICASONE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 982
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 75 32.75 40.17
2 No 122 53.28 49.84
3 No attack in past 3 months 27 11.79 8.97
7 Donīt know 3 1.31 0.74
9 Refused 2 0.87 0.28
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Label: FLUTICASONE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 983
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 59 25.76 34.05
2 No 145 63.32 58.39
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 20 8.73 6.54
7 Donīt know 3 1.31 0.74
9 Refused 2 0.87 0.28
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Label: FLUTICASONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 984
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 194 84.72 72.59
2 No 29 12.66 25.73
7 Donīt know 4 1.75 1.40
9 Refused 2 0.87 0.28
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Label: FLUTICASONE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 985-987
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 - 310 Days 191 83.41 73.77
401 - 475 Weeks 20 8.73 14.62
555 Never 5 2.18 2.79
666 Less often than once a week 6 2.62 7.42
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 2.18 1.12
999 Refused 2 0.87 0.28
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Label: FLUTICASONE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 988-989
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: 990
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 2 8.70 7.45
2 No 19 82.61 90.53
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 4.35 1.47
9 Refused 1 4.35 0.55
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 991
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 14 60.87 81.00
2 No 7 30.43 17.68
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 4.35 0.77
9 Refused 1 4.35 0.55
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 992
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 8 34.78 9.08
2 No 14 60.87 90.38
9 Refused 1 4.35 0.55
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 993
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 11 47.83 56.75
2 No 11 47.83 42.71
9 Refused 1 4.35 0.55
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 994-996
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 - 310 Days 13 56.52 55.97
401 - 475 Weeks 3 13.04 2.30
666 Less often than once a week 5 21.74 38.34
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 4.35 2.84
999 Refused 1 4.35 0.55
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Label: IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 997-998
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: 999
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: 1000
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: MAXAIR: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1001
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: MAXAIR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1002
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: MAXAIR: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1003-1005
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
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: MAXAIR: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1006-1007
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1008
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1009
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
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1010
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1011
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1012-1014
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 - 310 Days 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1015-1016
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1017
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1018
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1019
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1020
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1021-1023
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
301 - 310 Days 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: NEDOCROMIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1024-1025
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: 1026
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 2 66.67 53.71
2 No 1 33.33 46.29
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1027
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 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1028
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 2 66.67 85.10
2 No 1 33.33 14.90
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1029
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 1 33.33 14.90
2 No 2 66.67 85.10
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1030-1032
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 - 310 Days 2 66.67 61.19
401 - 475 Weeks 1 33.33 38.81
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Label: PIRBUTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1033-1034
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 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1035
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 26 34.21 30.57
2 No 50 65.79 69.43
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1036
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 54 71.05 66.38
2 No 13 17.11 22.00
3 No attack in past 3 months 8 10.53 11.12
7 Donīt know 1 1.32 0.50
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Label: PROVENTIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1037
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 21 27.63 45.74
2 No 45 59.21 42.43
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 10 13.16 11.83
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Label: PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1038
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 19 25.00 20.35
2 No 57 75.00 79.65
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Label: PROVENTIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1039-1041
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 - 310 Days 25 32.89 23.36
401 - 475 Weeks 23 30.26 32.97
555 Never 8 10.53 11.46
666 Less often than once a week 16 21.05 26.90
777 Donīt know/Not sure 4 5.26 5.30
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Label: PROVENTIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1042-1043
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 63 82.89 85.85
77 Donīt know 3 3.95 1.26
88 None 10 13.16 12.88
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1044
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: 1045
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 20 32.26 35.25
2 No 37 59.68 56.14
3 No attack in past 3 months 5 8.06 8.61
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1046
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 12 19.35 22.84
2 No 47 75.81 74.82
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 4.84 2.34
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1047
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 54 87.10 85.75
2 No 8 12.90 14.25
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1048-1050
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 - 310 Days 55 88.71 84.37
401 - 475 Weeks 4 6.45 12.58
666 Less often than once a week 2 3.23 2.61
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 1.61 0.44
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Label: PULMICORT FLEXHALER: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1051-1052
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: 1053
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 4.35 10.77
2 No 34 73.91 76.46
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 6 13.04 6.58
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 3 6.52 5.74
9 Refused 1 2.17 0.45
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Label: SALMETEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1054
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 12 26.09 38.40
2 No 26 56.52 56.77
3 No attack in past 3 months 6 13.04 3.07
7 Donīt know 1 2.17 1.31
9 Refused 1 2.17 0.45
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Label: SALMETEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1055
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 11 23.91 43.61
2 No 30 65.22 50.78
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 6.52 4.93
7 Donīt know 1 2.17 0.23
9 Refused 1 2.17 0.45
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Label: SALMETEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1056
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 40 86.96 89.17
2 No 5 10.87 10.38
9 Refused 1 2.17 0.45
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Label: SALMETEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1057-1059
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 - 310 Days 36 78.26 85.08
401 - 475 Weeks 7 15.22 8.92
666 Less often than once a week 1 2.17 2.56
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.17 2.99
999 Refused 1 2.17 0.45
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Label: SALMETEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1060-1061
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: 1062
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: 1063
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 5 27.78 36.19
2 No 8 44.44 58.42
3 No attack in past 3 months 4 22.22 5.29
9 Refused 1 5.56 0.10
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Label: SEREVENT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1064
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 5 27.78 48.75
2 No 10 55.56 40.25
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 11.11 10.90
9 Refused 1 5.56 0.10
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Label: SEREVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1065
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 15 83.33 99.21
2 No 2 11.11 0.69
9 Refused 1 5.56 0.10
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Label: SEREVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1066-1068
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 - 310 Days 13 72.22 60.70
401 - 475 Weeks 3 16.67 38.90
555 Never 1 5.56 0.30
999 Refused 1 5.56 0.10
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Label: SEREVENT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1069-1070
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: 1071
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1072
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1073
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
2 No 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1074
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1075-1077
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
301 - 310 Days 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1078-1079
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
1 - 76 01-76 canisters 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: TORNALATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1080
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: 1081
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: 1082
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: 1083
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: 1084-1086
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: 1087-1088
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: 1089
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 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1090
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
1 Yes 1 50.00 36.60
2 No 1 50.00 63.40
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1091
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
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1092
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
1 Yes 1 50.00 36.60
2 No 1 50.00 63.40
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1093-1095
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
401 - 475 Weeks 1 50.00 36.60
555 Never 1 50.00 63.40
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Label: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1096-1097
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: 1098
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
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Label: VANCERIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1099
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
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Label: VANCERIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1100
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
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Label: VANCERIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1101
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
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Label: VANCERIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1102-1104
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
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Label: VANCERIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1105-1106
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: 1107
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 110 29.26 19.28
2 No 257 68.35 77.51
7 Donīt know 6 1.60 2.69
9 Refused 3 0.80 0.51
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Label: VENTOLIN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1108
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 310 82.45 83.27
2 No 34 9.04 7.59
3 No attack in past 3 months 26 6.91 8.52
7 Donīt know 3 0.80 0.11
9 Refused 3 0.80 0.51
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Label: VENTOLIN: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1109
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 128 34.04 27.92
2 No 212 56.38 65.55
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 28 7.45 5.78
7 Donīt know 5 1.33 0.25
9 Refused 3 0.80 0.51
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Label: VENTOLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1110
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 89 23.67 22.56
2 No 281 74.73 76.53
7 Donīt know 3 0.80 0.39
9 Refused 3 0.80 0.51
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Label: VENTOLIN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1111-1113
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 - 310 Days 128 34.04 34.77
401 - 475 Weeks 134 35.64 41.90
555 Never 13 3.46 2.96
666 Less often than once a week 74 19.68 15.77
777 Donīt know/Not sure 23 6.12 4.03
999 Refused 4 1.06 0.57
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Label: VENTOLIN: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1114-1115
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 293 77.93 83.48
77 Donīt know 20 5.32 3.40
88 None 60 15.96 12.60
99 Refused 3 0.80 0.51
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Label: FORADIL: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1116
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: 1117
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
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: FORADIL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1118
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
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: FORADIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1119
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
2 No 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: FORADIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1120-1122
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
555 Never 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: FORADIL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1123-1124
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: 1125
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 11 30.56 22.70
2 No 22 61.11 59.34
7 Donīt know 2 5.56 15.48
9 Refused 1 2.78 2.49
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Label: FORMOTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1126
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 11 30.56 24.43
2 No 21 58.33 46.00
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 8.33 27.09
9 Refused 1 2.78 2.49
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Label: FORMOTEROL: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1127
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
1 Yes 9 25.00 27.52
2 No 23 63.89 52.02
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 8.33 17.97
9 Refused 1 2.78 2.49
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Label: FORMOTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1128
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 26 72.22 64.85
2 No 9 25.00 32.67
9 Refused 1 2.78 2.49
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Label: FORMOTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1129-1131
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 - 310 Days 26 72.22 64.97
401 - 475 Weeks 4 11.11 15.40
555 Never 3 8.33 12.45
666 Less often than once a week 1 2.78 0.73
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.78 3.96
999 Refused 1 2.78 2.49
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Label: FORMOTEROL: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1132-1133
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: 1134
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 9 11.39 11.32
2 No 65 82.28 78.06
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 1.27 0.25
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 1.27 0.59
7 Donīt know 1 1.27 1.48
9 Refused 2 2.53 8.29
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Label: QVAR: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1135
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 26 32.91 21.09
2 No 40 50.63 58.54
3 No attack in past 3 months 7 8.86 8.76
7 Donīt know 4 5.06 3.31
9 Refused 2 2.53 8.29
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Label: QVAR: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1136
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 19 24.05 18.48
2 No 53 67.09 69.42
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 4 5.06 2.19
7 Donīt know 1 1.27 1.61
9 Refused 2 2.53 8.29
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Label: QVAR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1137
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 64 81.01 83.58
2 No 13 16.46 8.13
9 Refused 2 2.53 8.29
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Label: QVAR: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1138-1140
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 - 310 Days 58 73.42 77.01
401 - 475 Weeks 11 13.92 8.61
555 Never 2 2.53 0.21
666 Less often than once a week 5 6.33 2.73
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 1.27 3.15
999 Refused 2 2.53 8.29
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Label: QVAR: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1141-1142
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: 1143
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 22 31.88 20.18
2 No 47 68.12 79.82
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1144
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 61 88.41 97.33
2 No 2 2.90 1.05
3 No attack in past 3 months 6 8.70 1.62
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1145
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 28 40.58 59.78
2 No 34 49.28 35.22
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 7 10.14 4.99
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1146
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 14 20.29 46.69
2 No 55 79.71 53.31
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1147-1149
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 - 310 Days 21 30.43 54.90
401 - 475 Weeks 23 33.33 19.57
555 Never 2 2.90 0.34
666 Less often than once a week 18 26.09 11.99
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 7.25 13.20
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL TARTRATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1150-1151
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 55 79.71 90.19
77 Donīt know 2 2.90 4.43
88 None 12 17.39 5.37
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1152
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 15 37.50 22.24
2 No 25 62.50 77.76
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1153
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 27 67.50 75.03
2 No 11 27.50 24.20
3 No attack in past 3 months 2 5.00 0.77
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1154
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 14 35.00 64.94
2 No 24 60.00 33.58
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 5.00 1.48
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1155
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 7 17.50 20.95
2 No 33 82.50 79.05
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1156-1158
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 - 310 Days 9 22.50 22.29
401 - 475 Weeks 14 35.00 68.88
555 Never 6 15.00 4.31
666 Less often than once a week 8 20.00 2.15
777 Donīt know/Not sure 3 7.50 2.38
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Label: XOPENEX HFA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1159-1160
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 23 57.50 77.29
77 Donīt know 4 10.00 3.84
88 None 12 30.00 5.62
99 Refused 1 2.50 13.25
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1161
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: 1162
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 25.00 44.88
2 No 6 75.00 55.12
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1163
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 25.00 44.88
2 No 5 62.50 52.54
9 Refused 1 12.50 2.58
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1164
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 5 62.50 59.60
2 No 3 37.50 40.40
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1165-1167
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 - 310 Days 6 75.00 64.85
555 Never 1 12.50 2.58
666 Less often than once a week 1 12.50 32.57
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Label: MOMETASONE FUROATE: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1168-1169
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: 1170
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: 1171
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 9 16.98 11.56
2 No 37 69.81 60.84
3 No attack in past 3 months 7 13.21 27.60
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1172
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 14 26.42 29.97
2 No 37 69.81 68.74
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 1 1.89 0.22
7 Donīt know 1 1.89 1.07
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1173
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 45 84.91 90.01
2 No 8 15.09 9.99
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1174-1176
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 - 310 Days 41 77.36 78.19
401 - 475 Weeks 9 16.98 18.48
555 Never 1 1.89 0.70
666 Less often than once a week 1 1.89 2.16
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 1.89 0.47
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Label: ASMANEX (TWISTHALER): NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1177-1178
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: 1179
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 74 26.43 24.26
2 No 196 70.00 74.20
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 0.36 0.11
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 4 1.43 0.78
7 Donīt know 5 1.79 0.66
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1180
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 236 84.29 89.50
2 No 27 9.64 6.86
3 No attack in past 3 months 16 5.71 3.28
7 Donīt know 1 0.36 0.35
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1181
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 97 34.64 36.88
2 No 163 58.21 53.76
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 19 6.79 9.00
7 Donīt know 1 0.36 0.35
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1182
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 53 18.93 13.59
2 No 226 80.71 86.06
7 Donīt know 1 0.36 0.35
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1183-1185
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 - 310 Days 66 23.57 17.46
401 - 475 Weeks 100 35.71 27.94
555 Never 18 6.43 6.42
666 Less often than once a week 86 30.71 35.73
777 Donīt know/Not sure 10 3.57 12.46
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Label: PRO-AIR HFA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1186-1187
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 206 73.57 78.10
77 Donīt know 16 5.71 3.70
88 None 58 20.71 18.20
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Label: SYMBICORT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1188
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: 1189
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 271 38.88 40.88
2 No 353 50.65 50.36
3 No attack in past 3 months 64 9.18 8.24
7 Donīt know 7 1.00 0.36
9 Refused 2 0.29 0.17
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Label: SYMBICORT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1190
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 196 28.12 28.64
2 No 439 62.98 61.55
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 57 8.18 9.52
7 Donīt know 3 0.43 0.11
9 Refused 2 0.29 0.17
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Label: SYMBICORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1191
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 562 80.63 79.02
2 No 130 18.65 20.63
7 Donīt know 3 0.43 0.18
9 Refused 2 0.29 0.17
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Label: SYMBICORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1192-1194
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 - 310 Days 540 77.47 78.91
401 - 475 Weeks 93 13.34 13.20
555 Never 11 1.58 1.93
666 Less often than once a week 43 6.17 3.69
777 Donīt know/Not sure 8 1.15 2.11
999 Refused 2 0.29 0.17
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Label: SYMBICORT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1195-1196
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: 1197
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 14 33.33 26.08
2 No 27 64.29 72.04
9 Refused 1 2.38 1.87
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Label: ALVESCO: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1198
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 14 33.33 45.64
2 No 22 52.38 48.83
3 No attack in past 3 months 5 11.90 3.65
9 Refused 1 2.38 1.87
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Label: ALVESCO: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1199
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 10 23.81 11.39
2 No 27 64.29 81.66
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 7.14 4.59
7 Donīt know 1 2.38 0.49
9 Refused 1 2.38 1.87
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Label: ALVESCO: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1200
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 33 78.57 71.41
2 No 7 16.67 26.01
7 Donīt know 1 2.38 0.71
9 Refused 1 2.38 1.87
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Label: ALVESCO: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1201-1203
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 - 310 Days 35 83.33 72.24
401 - 475 Weeks 4 9.52 3.36
666 Less often than once a week 1 2.38 7.58
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.38 14.95
999 Refused 1 2.38 1.87
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Label: ALVESCO: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1204-1205
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: 1206
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 39 42.39 23.79
2 No 51 55.43 75.63
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 1.09 0.49
7 Donīt know 1 1.09 0.08
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Label: DULERA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1207
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 30 32.61 42.66
2 No 51 55.43 51.67
3 No attack in past 3 months 10 10.87 5.25
7 Donīt know 1 1.09 0.42
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Label: DULERA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1208
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 26 28.26 28.26
2 No 60 65.22 69.59
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 5 5.43 2.05
7 Donīt know 1 1.09 0.10
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Label: DULERA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1209
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 76 82.61 87.33
2 No 16 17.39 12.67
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Label: DULERA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1210-1212
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 - 310 Days 74 80.43 88.94
401 - 475 Weeks 11 11.96 7.32
666 Less often than once a week 5 5.43 1.69
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 2.17 2.05
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Label: DULERA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1213-1214
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: BREO ELLIPTA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1215
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_45
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 4.40 5.47
2 No 243 89.01 89.26
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 11 4.03 3.67
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 3 1.10 0.61
7 Donīt know 4 1.47 0.99
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Label: BREO ELLIPTA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1216
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_45
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 57 20.88 19.52
2 No 181 66.30 62.92
3 No attack in past 3 months 31 11.36 16.16
7 Donīt know 4 1.47 1.41
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Label: BREO ELLIPTA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1217
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_45
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 67 24.54 28.75
2 No 184 67.40 64.84
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 17 6.23 4.95
7 Donīt know 5 1.83 1.46
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Label: BREO ELLIPTA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1218
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_45
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 233 85.35 84.82
2 No 36 13.19 14.67
7 Donīt know 3 1.10 0.49
9 Refused 1 0.37 0.03
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Label: BREO ELLIPTA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1219-1221
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_45
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 - 310 Days 211 77.29 73.01
401 - 475 Weeks 47 17.22 20.00
555 Never 2 0.73 1.25
666 Less often than once a week 9 3.30 3.90
777 Donīt know/Not sure 4 1.47 1.84
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Label: BREO ELLIPTA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1222-1223
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_45
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: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1224
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_46
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 38 16.17 14.09
2 No 182 77.45 79.11
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 5 2.13 0.32
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 6 2.55 1.22
7 Donīt know 3 1.28 5.18
9 Refused 1 0.43 0.07
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Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1225
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_46
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 56 23.83 15.62
2 No 154 65.53 70.85
3 No attack in past 3 months 20 8.51 11.52
7 Donīt know 4 1.70 1.97
9 Refused 1 0.43 0.03
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Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1226
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_46
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 61 25.96 15.90
2 No 152 64.68 75.08
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 18 7.66 8.32
7 Donīt know 4 1.70 0.70
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Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1227
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_46
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 214 91.06 92.84
2 No 20 8.51 7.09
7 Donīt know 1 0.43 0.07
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Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1228-1230
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_46
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 - 310 Days 196 83.40 87.44
401 - 475 Weeks 26 11.06 7.89
555 Never 6 2.55 1.44
666 Less often than once a week 4 1.70 2.17
777 Donīt know/Not sure 3 1.28 1.06
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Label: SPIRIVA HANDIHALER or RESPIMAT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1231-1232
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_46
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: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1233
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_47
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: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1234
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_47
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: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1235
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_47
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
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Label: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1236
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_47
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: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1237-1239
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_47
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: TUDORZA PRESSAIR: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1240-1241
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_47
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: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1242
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_48
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 7.89 5.98
2 No 33 86.84 53.72
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 1 2.63 38.69
7 Donīt know 1 2.63 1.61
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Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1243
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_48
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 18.42 13.39
2 No 26 68.42 80.15
3 No attack in past 3 months 5 13.16 6.46
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Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1244
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_48
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 10 26.32 15.66
2 No 26 68.42 83.16
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 5.26 1.18
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Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1245
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_48
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 33 86.84 94.42
2 No 5 13.16 5.58
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Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1246-1248
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_48
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 - 310 Days 32 84.21 76.91
401 - 475 Weeks 4 10.53 19.89
666 Less often than once a week 1 2.63 0.97
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.63 2.23
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Label: INCRUSE ELLIPTA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1249-1250
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_48
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: ANORO ELLIPTA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1251
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_49
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 10.26 6.30
2 No 32 82.05 86.59
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 2 5.13 2.75
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 2.56 4.37
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Label: ANORO ELLIPTA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1252
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_49
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 14 35.90 33.90
2 No 23 58.97 62.89
3 No attack in past 3 months 2 5.13 3.21
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Label: ANORO ELLIPTA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1253
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_49
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 11 28.21 18.53
2 No 24 61.54 68.58
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 2 5.13 11.07
7 Donīt know 1 2.56 0.45
9 Refused 1 2.56 1.37
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Label: ANORO ELLIPTA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1254
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_49
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 34 87.18 73.78
2 No 5 12.82 26.22
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Label: ANORO ELLIPTA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1255-1257
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_49
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 - 310 Days 30 76.92 66.45
401 - 475 Weeks 7 17.95 10.27
555 Never 1 2.56 22.90
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.56 0.38
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Label: ANORO ELLIPTA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1258-1259
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_49
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: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1260
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_50
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 4.81 2.15
2 No 245 90.74 88.39
3 Medication is a dry powder inhaler or disk inhaler, not a canister inhaler 7 2.59 5.86
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 0.37 0.01
7 Donīt know 3 1.11 3.52
9 Refused 1 0.37 0.06
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Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1261
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_50
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 65 24.07 12.80
2 No 187 69.26 77.11
3 No attack in past 3 months 12 4.44 9.57
7 Donīt know 6 2.22 0.52
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Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1262
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_50
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 59 21.85 18.79
2 No 186 68.89 70.41
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 22 8.15 10.46
7 Donīt know 3 1.11 0.34
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Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1263
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_50
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 251 92.96 94.81
2 No 18 6.67 5.13
7 Donīt know 1 0.37 0.06
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Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1264-1266
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_50
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 - 310 Days 242 89.63 88.25
401 - 475 Weeks 21 7.78 9.30
555 Never 2 0.74 0.22
666 Less often than once a week 4 1.48 2.17
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 0.37 0.06
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Label: TRELEGY ELLIPTA: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1267-1268
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_50
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: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: WHETHER SPACER USED
Column: 1269
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP03_51
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 15.79 13.42
2 No 30 78.95 81.55
4 Medication has a built-in spacer/does not need a spacer 1 2.63 2.09
7 Donīt know 1 2.63 2.94
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Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1270
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP04_51
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 26.32 18.86
2 No 22 57.89 57.08
3 No attack in past 3 months 4 10.53 17.56
7 Donīt know 2 5.26 6.50
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Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: BEFORE EXERCISING
Column: 1271
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP05_51
Prologue:
Description: Q8.15 In the past 3 months, did [he/she] take [MEDICINE FROM INH_MEDS SERIES] before exercising?
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Yes 9 23.68 38.00
2 No 25 65.79 53.63
3 Didn’t exercise in past 3 months 3 7.89 7.95
7 Donīt know 1 2.63 0.42
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Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1272
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP06_51
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 32 84.21 86.03
2 No 6 15.79 13.97
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Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1273-1275
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP08_51
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 - 310 Days 28 73.68 74.20
401 - 475 Weeks 3 7.89 3.66
555 Never 3 7.89 11.49
666 Less often than once a week 3 7.89 5.91
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 2.63 4.73
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Label: STIOLTO RESPIMAT: NUMBER OF CANISTERS
Column: 1276-1277
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ILP10_51
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: 1278
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 3 75.00 93.80
2 No 1 25.00 6.20
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Label: PILL AEROLATE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1279
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
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Label: PILL ALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1280
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 9 75.00 66.43
2 No 3 25.00 33.57
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Label: PILL ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1281
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL CHOLEDYL (OXTRIPHYLLINE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1282
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: 1283
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: 1284
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: 1285
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 1 16.67 66.45
2 No 5 83.33 33.55
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Label: PILL METAPREL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1286
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1287
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 0.33
9 Refused 1 50.00 99.67
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Label: PILL METHYLPREDNISOLONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1288
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 3 50.00 35.47
2 No 3 50.00 64.53
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Label: PILL MONTELUKAST: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1289
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 704 96.44 96.29
2 No 26 3.56 3.71
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Label: PILL PEDIAPRED: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1290
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: 1291
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 5 55.56 20.54
2 No 4 44.44 79.46
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Label: PILL PREDNISONE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1292
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 100 48.78 50.60
2 No 103 50.24 48.70
7 Donīt know 2 0.98 0.70
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Label: PILL PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1293
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
7 Donīt know 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL RESPID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1294
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
1 Yes 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL SINGULAIR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1295
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 630 92.65 93.32
2 No 49 7.21 6.58
9 Refused 1 0.15 0.10
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Label: PILL SLO-PHYLLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1296
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
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Label: PILL SLO-BID: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1297
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: 1298
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 1 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL THEOCHRON: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1299
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
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Label: PILL THEOCLEAR: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1300
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: 1301
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 3 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL THEOPHYLLINE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1302
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 22 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL THEOSPAN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1303
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: 1304
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
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Label: PILL UNIPHYL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1305
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: 1306
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: 1307
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: 1308
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 11 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL ZILEUTON: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1309
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 2 100.00 100.00
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Label: PILL ZYFLO FILMTAB: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1310
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 3.45 5.26
7 Donīt know 28 96.55 94.74
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Label: PILL TERBUTALINE (+ T. SULFATE): REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1311
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: 1313
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 974 83.53 84.81
2 No 105 9.01 8.54
3 No attack in past 3 months 79 6.78 5.89
7 Donīt know 3 0.26 0.05
9 Refused 5 0.43 0.72
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Label: ALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1314
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 406 34.82 40.14
2 No 752 64.49 58.94
7 Donīt know 3 0.26 0.21
9 Refused 5 0.43 0.72
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Label: ALBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1315
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 465 39.88 40.17
401 - 499 Weeks 295 25.30 27.25
555 Never 35 3.00 4.44
666 Less often than once a week 313 26.84 23.48
777 Donīt know/Not sure 50 4.29 3.90
999 Refused 8 0.69 0.76
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Label: ALUPENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1316
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 20.00 1.53
2 No 2 40.00 67.33
9 Refused 2 40.00 31.15
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Label: ALUPENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1317
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
1 Yes 1 20.00 26.75
2 No 2 40.00 42.10
9 Refused 2 40.00 31.15
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Label: ALUPENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1318
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 20.00 26.75
401 - 499 Weeks 1 20.00 1.53
555 Never 1 20.00 40.58
999 Refused 2 40.00 31.15
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Label: ATROVENT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1319
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 7 70.00 84.14
2 No 1 10.00 5.47
3 No attack in past 3 months 2 20.00 10.39
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Label: ATROVENT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1320
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 2 20.00 18.36
2 No 8 80.00 81.64
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Label: ATROVENT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1321
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 2 20.00 18.36
401 - 499 Weeks 4 40.00 13.94
555 Never 2 20.00 36.61
666 Less often than once a week 2 20.00 31.10
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Label: BITOLTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1322
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 2 66.67 74.69
2 No 1 33.33 25.31
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Label: BITOLTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1323
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 33.33 8.33
2 No 2 66.67 91.67
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Label: BITOLTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1324
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 2 66.67 33.64
401 - 499 Weeks 1 33.33 66.36
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Label: BUDESONIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1325
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 33 49.25 33.31
2 No 28 41.79 59.78
3 No attack in past 3 months 6 8.96 6.92
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Label: BUDESONIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1326
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 42 62.69 57.77
2 No 25 37.31 42.23
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Label: BUDESONIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1327
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 41 61.19 60.66
401 - 499 Weeks 6 8.96 4.62
555 Never 1 1.49 3.28
666 Less often than once a week 17 25.37 24.35
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 2.99 7.08
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Label: CROMOLYN: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1328
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
2 No 1 16.67 12.09
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 16.67 6.54
7 Donīt know 4 66.67 81.37
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Label: CROMOLYN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1329
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
1 Yes 1 16.67 12.09
2 No 1 16.67 6.54
7 Donīt know 4 66.67 81.37
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Label: CROMOLYN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1330
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
301 - 399 Days 1 16.67 12.09
666 Less often than once a week 1 16.67 6.54
777 Donīt know/Not sure 4 66.67 81.37
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Label: DUONEB: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1331
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 33 76.74 88.46
2 No 10 23.26 11.54
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Label: DUONEB: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1332
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 18 41.86 42.00
2 No 24 55.81 57.36
7 Donīt know 1 2.33 0.64
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Label: DUONEB: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1333
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 18 41.86 12.22
401 - 499 Weeks 8 18.60 47.62
555 Never 3 6.98 0.86
666 Less often than once a week 12 27.91 35.87
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 4.65 3.43
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Label: INTAL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1334
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
7 Donīt know 13 100.00 100.00
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Label: INTAL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1335
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
7 Donīt know 13 100.00 100.00
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Label: INTAL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1336
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
777 Donīt know/Not sure 13 100.00 100.00
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1337
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 133 76.44 80.69
2 No 21 12.07 8.86
3 No attack in past 3 months 16 9.20 8.33
7 Donīt know 1 0.57 0.12
9 Refused 3 1.72 2.00
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1338
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 84 48.28 49.90
2 No 88 50.57 48.20
9 Refused 2 1.15 1.89
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Label: IPRATROPRIUM BROMIDE: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1339
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 77 44.25 50.28
401 - 499 Weeks 42 24.14 31.29
555 Never 3 1.72 1.17
666 Less often than once a week 44 25.29 13.21
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 2.87 1.39
999 Refused 3 1.72 2.66
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1340
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 24 47.06 35.31
2 No 2 3.92 3.95
3 No attack in past 3 months 6 11.76 23.94
7 Donīt know 19 37.25 36.80
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1341
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 11 21.57 22.39
2 No 21 41.18 40.80
7 Donīt know 19 37.25 36.80
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Label: LEVALBUTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1342
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 9 17.65 20.37
401 - 499 Weeks 7 13.73 9.04
555 Never 2 3.92 2.17
666 Less often than once a week 13 25.49 30.72
777 Donīt know/Not sure 20 39.22 37.70
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1343
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
7 Donīt know 5 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1344
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
7 Donīt know 5 100.00 100.00
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Label: METAPROTERONOL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1345
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
777 Donīt know/Not sure 5 100.00 100.00
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Label: PROVENTIL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1346
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 5 45.45 30.37
2 No 1 9.09 1.14
3 No attack in past 3 months 3 27.27 36.54
7 Donīt know 2 18.18 31.95
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Label: PROVENTIL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1347
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 3 27.27 18.14
2 No 6 54.55 49.91
7 Donīt know 2 18.18 31.95
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Label: PROVENTIL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1348
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 2 18.18 2.66
401 - 499 Weeks 2 18.18 19.42
666 Less often than once a week 5 45.45 45.97
777 Donīt know/Not sure 2 18.18 31.95
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Label: PULMICORT: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1349
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 11 78.57 91.98
2 No 2 14.29 1.71
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 7.14 6.32
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Label: PULMICORT: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1350
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 6 42.86 42.51
2 No 8 57.14 57.49
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Label: PULMICORT: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1351
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 6 42.86 42.51
401 - 499 Weeks 2 14.29 7.51
666 Less often than once a week 6 42.86 49.98
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Label: TORNALATE: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1352
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: 1353
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: 1354
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: 1355
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 13 100.00 100.00
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Label: VENTOLIN: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1356
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 3 23.08 8.41
2 No 10 76.92 91.59
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Label: VENTOLIN: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1357
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 4 30.77 70.49
401 - 499 Weeks 5 38.46 12.95
666 Less often than once a week 3 23.08 13.72
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 7.69 2.84
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Label: XOPENEX: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1358
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 10 76.92 52.99
2 No 1 7.69 42.02
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 7.69 4.28
7 Donīt know 1 7.69 0.71
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Label: XOPENEX: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1359
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 3 23.08 16.18
2 No 9 69.23 83.11
7 Donīt know 1 7.69 0.71
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Label: XOPENEX: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1360
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 4 30.77 19.72
401 - 499 Weeks 1 7.69 2.22
555 Never 1 7.69 42.02
666 Less often than once a week 6 46.15 35.33
777 Donīt know/Not sure 1 7.69 0.71
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1361
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 2 40.00 24.71
7 Donīt know 3 60.00 75.29
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1362
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
1 Yes 1 20.00 22.63
7 Donīt know 4 80.00 77.37
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Label: COMBIVENT INHALATION SOLUTION: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1363
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
301 - 399 Days 1 20.00 2.08
401 - 499 Weeks 1 20.00 22.63
777 Donīt know/Not sure 3 60.00 75.29
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1364
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 1 12.50 0.65
2 No 7 87.50 99.35
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1365
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 7 87.50 94.91
2 No 1 12.50 5.09
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Label: PERFOROMIST/FORMOTEROL: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1366
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 7 87.50 94.91
555 Never 1 12.50 5.09
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Label: BROVANA: WHEN ATTACK
Column: 1367
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB01_19
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 28.57 32.03
2 No 4 57.14 64.12
3 No attack in past 3 months 1 14.29 3.84
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Label: BROVANA: REGULAR SCHEDULE
Column: 1368
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB02_19
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 85.71 72.30
2 No 1 14.29 27.70
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Label: BROVANA: TIMES PER DAY/WEEK
Column: 1369
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: NEB03_19
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 85.71 72.30
666 Less often than once a week 1 14.29 27.70
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Label: INTERIM ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK WEIGHT
Column: 1370-1379
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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: ADULT ASTHMA CALL-BACK POST STRATIFICATION FACTOR
Column: 1380-1389
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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: ADULT ASTHMA FINAL WEIGHT
Column: 1400-1409
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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: Questionnaire Versions Identifier
Column: 1440-1441
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) 1,852 14.09 9.16
11 Landline (One additional version) 505 3.84 2.78
12 Landline (Two additional versions) 447 3.40 1.81
13 Landline (Three additional versions) 85 0.65 0.48
20 Cell Phone (No additional version) 6,292 47.87 43.00
21 Cell Phone (One additional version) 1,919 14.60 23.35
22 Cell Phone (Two additional versions) 1,744 13.27 16.49
23 Cell Phone (Three additional versions) 301 2.29 2.93

     



 
 

Label: REGIONS COLLAPSED TO 1 REGION FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK.
Column: 1442
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 13,145 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: RACE COLLAPSED TO 1 GROUP FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1443
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 1,185 100.00 100.00
BLANK Missing 11,960    

     



 
 

Label: MODIFIED THIRTEEN AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Column: 1444
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F13_M
Prologue:
Description: MODIFIED THIRTEEN AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 24 - Males 12 2.24 5.04
2 Age 25 - 34 - Males 21 3.92 7.44
3 Age 35 - 44 - Males 18 3.36 6.73
4 Age 45 - 54 - Males 15 2.80 4.65
5 Age 55 - 64 - Males 36 6.72 4.67
6 Age 65 - 74 - Males 51 9.51 4.93
7 Age 75+ Males 32 5.97 2.71
8 Age 18 - 24 - Females 11 2.05 6.96
9 Age 25 - 34 - Females 14 2.61 8.92
10 Age 35 - 54 - Females 63 11.75 21.28
11 Age 55 - 64 - Females 78 14.55 10.78
12 Age 65 - 74 - Females 108 20.15 9.71
13 Age 75+ Females 77 14.37 6.16
BLANK Missing 12,609    

     



 
 

Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO SEVEN GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1446
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F7
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO SEVEN GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 24 848 6.45 14.79
2 Age 25 - 34 1,406 10.70 17.66
3 Age 35 - 44 1,451 11.04 15.04
4 Age 45 - 54 1,909 14.52 15.68
5 Age 55 - 64 2,692 20.48 15.70
6 Age 65 - 74 2,965 22.56 12.97
7 Age 75+ 1,874 14.26 8.16

     



 
 

Label: MODIFIED SIX AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Column: 1449
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 - 34 435 15.15 30.91
2 Age 35 - 44 300 10.45 13.17
3 Age 45 - 54 387 13.48 18.18
4 Age 55 - 64 613 21.35 15.76
5 Age 65 - 74 662 23.06 14.14
6 Age 75+ 474 16.51 7.84
BLANK Missing 10,274    

     



 
 

Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO SIX GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1450
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F6
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO SIX GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 24 2,254 17.15 32.45
2 Age 25 - 34 1,451 11.04 15.04
3 Age 35 - 44 1,909 14.52 15.68
4 Age 45 - 54 2,692 20.48 15.70
5 Age 55 - 64 2,965 22.56 12.97
6 Age 65+ 1,874 14.26 8.16

     



 
 

Label: MODIFIED FIVE AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Column: 1455
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F5_M6
Prologue:
Description: MODIFIED FIVE AGE GROUPS USED IN ASTHMA ADULT POST-STRATIFICATION
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 33 14.22 27.15
2 Age 35 - 54 54 23.28 36.40
3 Age 55 - 64 38 16.38 13.29
4 Age 65 - 74 67 28.88 15.63
5 Age 75+ 40 17.24 7.52
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Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO FIVE GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1457
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F5
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO FIVE GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,254 17.15 32.45
2 Age 35 - 44 1,451 11.04 15.04
3 Age 45 - 54 1,909 14.52 15.68
4 Age 55 - 64 2,692 20.48 15.70
5 Age 65+ 4,839 36.81 21.13

     



 
 

Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO FOUR GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1461
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: AGEG_F4
Prologue:
Description: AGE COLLAPSED TO FOUR GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Age 18 - 34 2,254 17.15 32.45
2 Age 35 - 44 1,451 11.04 15.04
3 Age 45 - 54 1,909 14.52 15.68
4 Age 55+ 7,531 57.29 36.83

     



 
 

Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 3 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1464
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 2,254 17.15 32.45
2 Age 35 - 54 3,360 25.56 30.72
3 Age 55+ 7,531 57.29 36.83

     



 
 

Label: AGE COLLAPSED TO 2 GROUPS FOR ASTHMA CALL-BACK
Column: 1466
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 3,705 28.19 47.49
2 Age 45+ 9,440 71.81 52.51

     



 
 

Label: RESPONDENT NUMBER
Column: 1469
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: RESPDNUM
Prologue:
Description: RESPONDENT NUMBER
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
BLANK Not asked or missing 8,147    
HIDDEN   4,998 100.00 100.00

     



 
 

Label: ACTIVE ASTHMA STATUS
Column: 1470
Type of Variable: NUM
SAS Variable Name: ACTASTH
Prologue:
Description: Active Asthma Status
Value Value Label Frequency Percentage Weighted Percentage
1 Active Asthma 9,863 75.03 69.85
2 Inactive Asthma 3,273 24.90 30.06
9 Donīt know/Not sure 9 0.07 0.09