Key points Asthma in the elderly can be difficult to identify due to modifications of its clinical
features and functional characteristics. Several comorbidities are associated with asthma in …

Allergies and asthma are diseases that affect individuals of all ages, and their prevalence is
comparable in all age groups. As age demographics in the United States and other …

Objective. For over three decades, the greatest burden of asthma deaths has occurred
among persons aged 65 years and older. This study analyzed the association between …

Background Comprehensive studies of the pathophysiologic characteristics of elderly
asthma, including predominant site of disease, airway inflammation profiles, and airway …

From the clinical perspective, asthma in an elderly person may be difficult to diagnose
because of lower sensitivity to symptoms, nonspecific presentation, and the frequently …

In the past, asthma was considered mainly as a childhood disease. However, asthma is an
important cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly nowadays. In addition, the burden of …

BACKGROUND: Two million US citizens older than 65 years have asthma, but little is known
about asthma control in this population. OBJECTIVE: To compared short-and long-term …

Background Aged asthmatic patients experience increased morbidity and mortality.
Knowledge of the aging effect on airway inflammation and asthma control is limited …

Multifactorial assessments, including comorbidities, treatment adherence, and
polypharmacy, are important for better asthma control in elderly asthmatic patients. Further …

BACKGROUND: The incidence rate of asthma has increased in all age groups in the past 40
years. Asthma in older adults is underdiagnosed and undertreated, resulting in suboptimal …