| COPD in the elderly patient. | |
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PMID: 20941660 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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The elderly are especially prone to the adverse health effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a common disorder in that population. While the prevalence and morbidity of COPD in the elderly are high, it is often undiagnosed and thus undertreated. The diagnosis of COPD is primarily based on the physiological documentation of airflow limitation using spirometry. However, several controversies exist as to the range of predicted normal values for these measurements in the elderly population, and the clinical presentation of COPD in the elderly may be complicated by the presence of several comorbidities. Many non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions are available for managing COPD. However, management of COPD in the elderly population may be challenged by the "polypharmacy" of medications that these patients often take, which can interfere with compliance with therapy. Additionally, the elderly often suffer from physical or cognitive disabilities that can prevent compliance with prescribed medications. Lastly, adverse effects from medications prescribed for treatment of COPD may be more pervasive in elderly patients. |
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Nicola A Hanania; Gulshan Sharma; Amir Sharafkhaneh |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-12 |
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Title: Seminars in respiratory and critical care medicine Volume: 31 ISSN: 1098-9048 ISO Abbreviation: Semin Respir Crit Care Med Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
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Created Date: 2010-10-13 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431858 Medline TA: Semin Respir Crit Care Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 596-606 Citation Subset: IM |
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© Thieme Medical Publishers. |
Affiliation:
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Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030, USA. hanania@bcm.edu |
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