ALLMedicine™ Asthma In Older Adults Center

Dec 10th, 2020 - A previous multi-site study involving lower- and middle-income countries demonstrated that asthma in older adults is associated with long-term exposure to particulate matter, male gender and smoking. However, variations may occur within individual...

Feb 20th, 2020 - Asthma is common in older adults and is confirmed by demonstration of variable expiratory air-flow limitations, typically evaluated by spirometric assessment of bronchodilator responsiveness. However, many patients with clinically suspected asthma...

Dec 16th, 2019 - Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by hyperresponsiveness of airways to various stimuli. This condition has evolved rapidly over the past few years into an immunologic condition that is a responsive target for precis...

Dec 16th, 2019 - Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by hyperresponsiveness of airways to various stimuli. This condition has evolved rapidly over the past few years into an immunologic condition that is a responsive target for precis...

Jul 25th, 2019 - Background: Indoor dampness is thought to affect around 16% of European homes. It is generally accepted that increased exposure to indoor dampness and mould contamination (e.g., spores and hyphae) increases the risk of developing and/or exacerbati...

Jul 11th, 2017 - Asthma in older adults has been overlooked, understudied, and inadequately treated. While asthma programs targeting the unique needs of children, teenagers, women, minorities, and other populations have been successfully developed, there are curre...

May 11th, 2015 - As provider networks narrow in Affordable Care Act marketplace health plans, critics question whether states are doing enough to ensure those networks offer enrollees adequate access. Alexander Raths/Fotolia.