Bronchitis & Asthma, Uncomplicated at Southeastern PA Palmerton
Asthma and bronchitis occur when the bronchial tubes, which carry the oxygen to your lungs, become inflamed. With asthma, the bronchial walls tighten, causing wheezing and difficulty breathing. Bronchitis is usually quick to pass, although the cough may linger longer. Asthma attacks can be minor and infrequent, often involving coughing and wheezing. Asthma affects approximately 14 million adults and 6 million American children. Over-the-counter cough medicines are often used to suppress the symptoms of acute bronchitis and prescription drugs and inhalers are given to patients suffering from acute asthma.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Bronchitis & Asthma, Uncomplicated at Southeastern PA Palmerton Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Palmerton Hospital is located at
135 Lafayette Ave,
Palmerton
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by phone: (610) 826-2141
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 8 | 3.1 |
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$6785 |
| 2005 | 10 | 2.6 |
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$4238 |
| 2004 | 15 | 2.3 |
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$4472 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
