1982 World's Fair PEZ Dispenser. With only two in existence, the 1982 World's Fair promotional PEZ dispensers are the most valuable items of their kind. One with a blue stem features the head of an astronaut with a blue helmet. The other has a white helmet and a grass green stem.
Numerator 2: The number of members who achieved a PDC* of at least 75% for their asthma controller medications during the. treatment period. *PDC is the proportion of days covered by at least one asthma controller medication prescription in the measurement year. 2a1.4 Denominator Statement: All health plan members 5â64 years of age during the measurement year who were identified as. having moderate to severe persistent asthma.
Why Asthma and COPD Are Often Confused. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a general term that describes progressive respiratory diseases like emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is characterized by decreased airflow over time, as well as inflammation of the tissues that line the airway.he two have similar symptoms. These symptoms include chronic coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), around 24 million Americans have COPD.