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Under use of controller medications among Medicaid-insured children with asthma
Finkelstein JA, Lozano P, Farber HJ, Miroshnik I, Lieu TA. Under use of controller medications among Medicaid-insured children with asthma. Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine. Jun 2002;156(6):562-567.

This cross-sectional survey found widespread under use of controllers. Risk factors for under use include lower parental education and racial minority. Action plans and outpatient care appeared to be protective.

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