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[Asthma in the elderly].

F Radenne1, C Verkindre, A B Tonnel

  • 1Service de Pneumologie et Immunoallergologie, CHRU, Lille, France.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|April 2, 2005
PubMed
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Managing asthma in older adults presents unique challenges due to diagnostic difficulties and physiological changes. Simple treatment regimens and self-management plans are key to improving outcomes for elderly asthmatics.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Therapeutics

Context:

  • Asthma diagnosis in the elderly is complicated by age-related airway changes and conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Elderly asthmatics exhibit distinct characteristics, including diminished breathlessness perception and measurement challenges.
  • Two patient groups exist: those with childhood asthma and late-onset asthma, often post-infection.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the diagnostic and clinical complexities of asthma in the elderly population.
  • To outline specific considerations for managing asthma in older adults.
  • To emphasize optimal therapeutic strategies for elderly asthmatics.

Summary:

  • Distinguishing asthma from COPD in older adults is challenging due to smoking and aging effects on airways.

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  • Therapeutic strategies for elderly asthmatics mirror those for younger patients but require careful consideration of side effects.
  • Key concerns include osteoporosis risk with corticosteroids, cardiac risks with beta-2 agonists, and theophylline side effects.

    • Impact:

    • Simplified treatment plans and written self-management strategies significantly improve outcomes for elderly asthmatics.
    • Addressing specific geriatric concerns like medication side effects is crucial for effective asthma management.
    • Improved understanding and management can enhance the quality of life for older individuals with asthma.