Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Asthma in the elderly patient

C I Jack1, M Lye

  • 1Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK.

Gerontology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Asthma significantly impacts older adults, causing high mortality. Diagnosis is often missed due to other conditions, delaying optimal asthma treatment in the elderly.

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

Insulin resistance and inflammatory activation in older patients with systolic and diastolic heart failure.

Heart (British Cardiac Society)·2004
Same author

Does diastolic function evaluated with radionuclide ventriculography predict mortality, hospitalization and the development of new onset heart failure?

Nuclear medicine communications·2003
Same author

Autonomic function in elderly patients with chronic heart failure.

European journal of heart failure·2002
Same author

What makes the elderly person an expensive patient? The role of cardiovascular disease, comorbidity and treatment.

Cardiovascular drugs and therapy·2002
Same author

The importance of posture in the early stages of stroke: its influence on cerebral perfusion.

Age and ageing·2001
Same author

A proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy study of age-related changes in frontal lobe metabolite concentrations.

Cerebral cortex (New York, N.Y. : 1991)·2001
Same journal

A Pilot Study of a Multicomponent Interventions in Acute Geriatric Care: Effects on Functional Outcomes and Mobility.

Gerontology·2026
Same journal

Geriatrics co-management of the vulnerable older surgical patient.

Gerontology·2026
Same journal

Title: Same Day Discharge in Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty in Octogenarians: A Case Series and Narrative Review of Optimization Strategies and Perioperative Outcomes.

Gerontology·2026
Same journal

Emotional Reactivity to Daily Physical Symptoms in Adulthood and Old Age: The Role of Different Facets of Social Support.

Gerontology·2026
Same journal

Sex Differences in the Development of a Multidimensional Fall Risk Index for Older Adults.

Gerontology·2026
Same journal

Stressful life event exposure is associated with combined physical and cognitive decline in older adults.

Gerontology·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Asthma is a prevalent respiratory condition in the elderly population.
  • It is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, with a disproportionate number of asthma-related deaths occurring in older individuals.
  • Diagnosis in this demographic is frequently complicated by comorbidities, potentially leading to suboptimal management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the challenges in diagnosing and treating asthma in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the impact of comorbidities on asthma management in older adults.
  • To underscore the importance of optimal asthma treatment for reducing mortality in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing literature on asthma in the elderly.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It analyzes the diagnostic challenges posed by overlapping symptoms with other common geriatric conditions.
  • It discusses the complexities of pharmacological interactions and treatment adjustments in older patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Asthma diagnosis in the elderly is often delayed or missed due to confounding factors like heart failure and emphysema.
    • Elderly patients with asthma frequently have multiple comorbidities that complicate treatment.
    • Pharmacological interactions are a significant concern, requiring careful medication management.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal asthma diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality in the elderly.
    • Healthcare providers must be vigilant in considering asthma in older adults, even with concurrent health issues.
    • Tailored treatment strategies are necessary to manage asthma effectively in the presence of comorbidities and polypharmacy.