Publications by authors named "Betina B Ragless"
Ann Am Thorac Soc
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- Asthma in elderly individuals (over 65) is prevalent and linked to worse health outcomes compared to younger patients due to issues like underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
- Factors like aging-related lung changes and immune system alterations complicate asthma presentation and management in older adults, impacting disease severity and physiological function.
- There’s a need for tailored geriatric approaches in diagnosing and treating asthma in the elderly, considering their unique challenges such as comorbidities and cognitive impairments.
