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Bronchial Thermoplasty: A Novel Therapeutic Approach to Severe Asthma

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Asthma in older adults.

Peter G Gibson¹, Vanessa M McDonald, Guy B Marks

¹School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia. peter.gibson@newcastle.edu.au

Lancet (London, England)

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Asthma in older adults is often missed and undertreated due to unique age-related challenges and overlap with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A comprehensive assessment is crucial for effective intervention and improved outcomes in elderly asthma patients.

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Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Respiratory Medicine
Pulmonology

Background:

Asthma is prevalent in older adults, frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Aging alters asthma presentation, recognition, and management.
Significant overlap exists between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the elderly, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the complexities of asthma diagnosis and management in older individuals.
To emphasize the need for a multidimensional approach to assess and intervene in elderly asthma patients.
To advocate for increased attention to asthma and obstructive airway disease complications in the aging population.

Main Methods:

Review of age-related factors influencing asthma presentation and diagnosis.
Discussion of the diagnostic challenges posed by asthma-COPD overlap.
Proposal of a multidimensional assessment framework.

Main Results:

Underdiagnosis and undertreatment are characteristic of asthma in older populations.
Diagnostic complexity arises from overlapping symptoms with COPD and lack of precise diagnostic tools.
A multidimensional assessment is proposed to identify intervention needs.

Conclusions:

Effective management of asthma in older adults requires addressing airway issues, comorbidities, risk factors, and patient self-management skills.
Enhanced systems of care, clinical guidelines, and research are needed for better health outcomes.
Increased focus on the complications of asthma and obstructive airway disease in the elderly is essential.