Challenges in the Management of Asthma in the Elderly.
10.4168/aair.2015.7.5.431
- Author:
Woo Jung SONG
1
;
Sang Heon CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. shcho@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Asthma;
elderly;
comorbidity;
management
- MeSH:
Aged*;
Asthma*;
Chronic Disease;
Comorbidity;
Humans
- From:Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research
2015;7(5):431-439
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recent literature has emphasized the clinical and socio-epidemiological significance of asthma in the elderly. However, why the disease burden remains high in this group is unclear. Elderly subjects usually have multiple chronic illnesses, and the role played by comorbidities in the context of asthma has been underappreciated. This review aims to summarize the literature associations between comorbidities and asthma in elderly patients. In addition, we discuss patient management issues.
