Airway obstructive diseases in older adults: From detection to treatment - 07/08/11
Reprint requests: David M. Mannino, MD, Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental Health, University of Kentucky College of Public Health, 121 Washington Ave, Lexington, KY 40536.Abstract |
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease occur commonly and may overlap among older adults. Smoking, air pollution, and bronchial hyperresponsiveness are the main risk factors. The treatment of these diseases in older adults does not differ from the available guidelines but may be complicated by the presence of comorbidities. Smoking cessation is essential for smokers, and pulmonary rehabilitation must be considered regardless of the age of the patient.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Key words : Asthma, COPD, elderly, obstructive lung disease
Abbreviations used : BHR, COPD, FVC, GOLD, ICS, LABA, TORCH, UPLIFT
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| Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: D. M. Mannino receives research support from GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and AstraZeneca; has provided legal consultation/expert witness testimony in cases related to cigarette smoking and COPD; and is a board member of the COPD Foundation. E. Diaz-Guzman has declared that he has no conflict of interest. |
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