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Asthma in the elderly.

Andrew Gillman¹, Jo A Douglass

¹Department of Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne 3004, Australia.

Asia Pacific Allergy

|June 16, 2012

Summary

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Asthma significantly impacts older adults, causing high mortality and reduced quality of life. New diagnostic and treatment strategies are needed for this under-recognized population.

Keywords:

Aged Asthma Health education Middle aged Respiratory function

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Area of Science:

Geriatrics
Pulmonology
Public Health

Background:

Asthma is increasingly prevalent in older adults, leading to significant mortality and healthcare burdens.
Despite this, asthma in the elderly is often under-diagnosed due to patient and physiological factors.
Current asthma management guidelines are primarily based on studies of younger populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the growing burden of asthma in individuals over 55.
To emphasize the need for tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for older adults with asthma.
To call for further research into effective self-management and device use strategies in this demographic.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of existing literature and clinical observations regarding asthma in older populations.
It synthesizes information on diagnostic challenges, treatment efficacy, and self-management barriers.
The focus is on identifying gaps in current knowledge and practice.

Main Results:

Asthma mortality is highest in individuals over 55.
Older adults with asthma experience significant quality of life impairment due to symptoms and emergency visits.
Under-diagnosis is common, and adherence to medication is often poor due to concerns about side effects and physical disabilities.

Conclusions:

Asthma in older adults requires specific attention regarding disease mechanisms, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments.
Current self-management strategies may not be suitable for this age group.
Further research is crucial to develop practical, age-appropriate interventions to improve asthma outcomes in the elderly.