Table 5.
Estimated total direct cost of asthma treatment in Kuwait
| Total treatment costs | Adults (≥16 years) | Children (5 to <16 years) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of outpatient visits | KD 7,192,183 (USD 25,717,441) | KD 4,909,310 (USD 17,554,460) | KD 12,101,494 (USD 43,271,906) |
| Cost of emergency visits | KD 9,865,780 (USD 35,277,553) | KD 7,109,374 (USD 25,421,337) | KD 16,975,153 (USD 60,698,887) |
| Cost of inpatient visits | KD 12,888,813 (USD 46,078,161) | KD 12,276,755 (USD 43,898,595) | KD 25,165,568 (USD 89,985,756) |
| Subtotals | KD 29,946,776 (USD 107,082,157) | KD 24,295,439 (USD 86,874,393) | KD 54,242,215 (USD 193,956,550) |
| Cost of medicines | KD 3,995,810 (USD 14,288,013) | ||
| Total direct cost of treatment | KD 58,238,025 (USD 208,244,564) |