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Asthma in the elderly: a brief report.

A Apter1, L C Grammer, B Naughton

  • 1Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60611.

New England and Regional Allergy Proceedings
|March 1, 1988
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Managing corticosteroid-dependent asthma in elderly patients can be challenging. This study shows that specific therapeutic regimens improved asthma control for most older adults, preventing potentially fatal status asthmaticus.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Therapeutics

Background:

  • Elderly patients with asthma often face complex management issues.
  • Corticosteroid-dependent asthma presents unique challenges in older adults.
  • Status asthmaticus is a life-threatening complication in asthma patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present therapeutic regimens for managing corticosteroid-dependent asthma in the elderly.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of these regimens in improving asthma control.
  • To identify factors contributing to treatment non-response in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 46 elderly patients with corticosteroid-dependent asthma.
  • Management on an ambulatory service for an average of nine years.

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  • Analysis of therapeutic regimens and patient outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The majority of patients achieved better asthma control with the presented regimens.
    • Therapeutic goals included preventing potentially fatal status asthmaticus.
    • Inability to comply with regimens was a key factor for patients who did not improve.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific therapeutic strategies can effectively manage corticosteroid-dependent asthma in the elderly.
    • Improved asthma control was achieved for most patients, reducing risks.
    • Patient compliance is crucial for successful asthma management in older adults.