Uncontrolled asthma in the elderly is a public health issue recognized in developed
countries such as the United States and among the European Union, both from patient …

A significant number of older asthmatics, more often than in previous ages, have poorly
controlled asthma, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. On the other hand, current …

Asthma is a common disease with an overall prevalence in the general population of 6% to
7%[1]. A higher prevalence of disease is found in the elderly; it is estimated that 7% to 9% of …

Asthma in the elderly is underdiagnosed and undertreated, and there is a paucity of
knowledge on the subject. The National Institute on Aging convened this workshop to …

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

Elderly asthmatics are at a higher risk for morbidity and mortality from their asthma than
younger patients. There are important age‐related physiologic and immunologic changes …

The aging lung undergoes structural changes, immunosenescence, and inflammation,
rendering the elderly more susceptible to developing obstructive airway disease. Thus …

Asthma in older adults (often classified as those 65 years or older) is relatively common,
underdiagnosed, and suboptimally treated. It is an important health problem, as the …

The prevalence of asthma in the most advanced ages is similar to that of younger ages.
However, the concept that older individuals may suffer from allergic asthma has been largely …

Background: Due to the aging population, there is an increase in the number of elderly
patients with asthma. Although signs and symptoms are similar to those in younger patients …