Physical comorbidity is associated with overnight hospitalizations in U.S. adults with asthma: an assessment of the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys

Identifying the effects of comorbidity on healthcare utilization is critical for understanding the benefits of improved comorbidity management. Asthma is a common respiratory condition, associated with gastrointestinal, metabolic, psychiatric, and other respiratory conditions. Adults with asthma represent a key population in understanding comorbidity and its consequences. The objective was to explore the relationship between comorbidity and overnight hospitalizations in U.S. adults with asthma.