Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

The aging respiratory system.

P E Krumpe, R J Knudson, G Parsons

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|February 1, 1985

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Aging significantly alters lung structure and function, impacting respiratory mechanics, gas exchange, and defense mechanisms. These age-related lung changes increase susceptibility to pulmonary diseases in older adults.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Saliva Malondialdehyde Concentration of Dogs With and Without Periodontal Disease.

Journal of veterinary dentistry·2024

Same author

Experimental assessment of the pathogenicity of the Newcastle disease viruses from outbreaks in Great Britain in 1997 for chickens and turkeys, and the protection afforded by vaccination.

Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A·2016

Same author

Measurement of autophagy flux in the nervous system in vivo.

Cell death & disease·2013

Same author

Integration of baroreflex and autoregulation control of bronchial blood flow in awake dogs.

Acta physiologica (Oxford, England)·2011

Same author

Technical validation of an autoantibody test for lung cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2010

Same author

Effects of graded exercise on bronchial blood flow and airway dimensions in sheep.

Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics·2006

Same journal

Cardiovascular Prevention in Older Adults: From Estimation to Treatment.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

Same journal

Preventive Cardiology for the Clinically Complex Older Adult.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

Same journal

A Preventive Neurology Perspective on Promoting Brain Health and Preventing Cardiovascular Disease.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

Same journal

Secondary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

Same journal

Primary Prevention in Older Adults: Putting It All Together.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

Same journal

Managing Bleeding Risk in Older Adults: Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants.

Clinics in geriatric medicine·2026

See all related articles

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Pulmonology
Physiology

Background:

The aging process leads to progressive structural and functional changes in the respiratory system.
Understanding these changes is crucial for managing respiratory health in the elderly.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the multifaceted effects of aging on lung structure and function.
To correlate age-related morphological and biochemical changes with physiological alterations.
To examine the impact of aging on respiratory adaptability and defense mechanisms.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of studies on aging and the respiratory system.
Analysis of research linking lung morphology, biochemistry, mechanics, and gas exchange.
Evaluation of studies on respiratory system adaptability during physiological stress.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

Aging causes significant changes in lung morphology, biochemistry, and mechanics.
Reduced lung function and impaired gas exchange are characteristic of aging.
Decreased adaptability to exercise and sleep, alongside weakened defense mechanisms, are observed.

Conclusions:

Age-related lung changes affect respiratory system performance and adaptability.
Altered lung defense mechanisms in the elderly contribute to increased pulmonary disease risk.