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Asthma in the elderly patient

S S Braman1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island.

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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New-onset asthma can affect individuals at any age, including the elderly. This late-onset asthma often requires significant medication to manage symptoms effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Asthma prevalence is increasing, particularly in older adults.
  • While typically starting in childhood, asthma can manifest at any life stage.
  • Late-onset asthma presents unique challenges in management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the occurrence and characteristics of new-onset asthma in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the clinical implications of adult-onset asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiologic survey data.
  • Analysis of asthma onset patterns across different age groups.

Main Results:

  • Epidemiologic data indicate a rise in asthma-related morbidity and mortality among the elderly.

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  • New-onset asthma is observed even in individuals in their 80s and 90s.
  • Late-onset asthma frequently requires substantial medication for symptom control.

    • Conclusions:

    • Asthma is not limited to younger populations and can emerge in advanced age.
    • Effective management of elderly-onset asthma necessitates careful consideration of medication needs.