Research progress on the association between acute respiratory infections and frailty in the elderly
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.11.019
- VernacularTitle:老年人急性呼吸道感染与衰弱相关性的研究进展
- Author:
Bingxuan WENG
1
;
Jianzhen WENG
1
;
Jin JIN
1
;
Yanming LI
1
Author Information
1. 北京医院呼吸与危重症医学科 国家老年医学中心 中国医学科学院老年医学研究院，北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Respiratory tract infections;
Frailty;
Prognosis;
Intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(11):1596-1601
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Acute respiratory infections are highly prevalent among the elderly, leading not only to acute mortality but also to long-term health complications, such as recurrent infections, hospital readmissions, and declines in physical and cognitive functions, which may contribute to increased frailty.Frailty, in turn, amplifies the risk of adverse events under stressful conditions, significantly impacting the prognosis of elderly patients.This article reviews the epidemiology, mechanisms of interaction, clinical correlations, and intervention strategies for respiratory infections and frailty in older adults, aiming to provide valuable insights for clinical practice.
