Attention to the prevention and control of allergic diseases in the elderly.
10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20230705-00514
- VernacularTitle:重视老年人过敏性疾病的预防与控制
- Author:
Hua Li REN
1
;
Xi Ge LIU
1
;
Zhen Xia ZHU
2
;
Jing Lv SUN
3
;
Guang Hui LIU
4
Author Information
1. Department of Allergy, Beijing Electric Power Hospital of State Grid Company of China, Electric Power Teaching Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100073, China.
2. Department of Gerontology, Beijing Electric Power Hospital of State Grid Company of China, Electric Power Teaching Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100073, China.
3. Department of Allergy, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.
4. Department of Allergy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Union Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518052, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine
2023;57(9):1316-1323
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
With the global increase in the prevalence of allergic diseases and the rising life expectancy, it is anticipated that the number of elderly patients affected by allergies will also increase. While it was previously believed that allergies primarily affected children and adolescents and diminished with age, epidemiological studies indicate a growing prevalence of allergies in the elderly. Various allergic diseases have similar prevalence rates in the elderly as in the general population, and some, like drug allergies, are even more prevalent in this age group. Allergic diseases in the elderly often present with atypical symptoms, leading to challenges in differential diagnosis and treatment. This paper discusses immunosenescence and the distinct features of allergic diseases in older individuals. The goal is to raise awareness among healthcare providers about allergies in older adults, encourage preventive measures, and improve the quality of life for elderly patients with allergies. By managing allergies better, it can also help with the management of other chronic diseases in the elderly and contribute to better overall health for everyone.
