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Asthma in the Elderly
Author
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-10-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bronchial asthma is a common problem with enormous medical and economics impacts.
It is an inflammatory disease of the airways associated with intermittent episodes of bronchospasm.
Asthma is not uncommon in the elderly patients.
Prevalence of asthma is similar in older and younger adults.
Asthma in the elderly patient is underdiagnosed because of false perceptions by both patient and physician.
The high incidence of comorbid conditions in the elderly patient makes the diagnosis and management more difficult.
Correct diagnosis is demonstrated with spirometry.
The goals of asthma treatment are to achieve and maintain control of symptoms and to prevent development of irreversible airflow limitation.
Asthma drugs are preferably inhaled because this route minimizes systemic absorption and, thus, improves the ratio of the therapeutic benefit to the potential side-effects in elderly patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Urso, Domenico Lorenzo. 2009. Asthma in the Elderly. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Urso, Domenico Lorenzo. Asthma in the Elderly. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503914
American Medical Association (AMA)
Urso, Domenico Lorenzo. Asthma in the Elderly. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503914
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503914