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Improving outcomes in elderly patients with asthma.

D S Renwick1, M J Connolly

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cornwall Healthcare Trust, Camborne/Redruth Community Hospital, Redruth, England.

Drugs & Aging
|March 9, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Asthma is common in older adults, with most deaths occurring in this age group. Diagnosis and treatment require specific considerations for elderly patients, differing from pediatric asthma management.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is prevalent in elderly individuals, yet often overlooked.
  • Asthma mortality rates are disproportionately high in older adults compared to younger populations.
  • Clinical presentation and treatment responses in elderly asthma patients differ significantly from those in younger individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing asthma in the elderly due to nonspecific symptoms.
  • To emphasize the need for adapted treatment guidelines for geriatric asthma patients.
  • To underscore the importance of objective measures for assessing asthma severity in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on asthma in the elderly.
  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges, including physician reluctance towards spirometry.
  • Examination of treatment variations and adherence issues in older patients.

Main Results:

  • Elderly patients are frequently misdiagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • Reduced perception of bronchoconstriction and attenuated bronchodilator response necessitate alternative treatment strategies.
  • Inhaler technique issues and polypharmacy complicate asthma management in the elderly.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma management in the elderly requires tailored approaches, considering age-related physiological changes.
  • Objective monitoring tools are crucial for accurate severity assessment and timely intervention.
  • Addressing diagnostic biases and optimizing inhaler strategies are vital for improving outcomes in geriatric asthma.

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