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8 sie 2023 · This review describes the structural changes in the aging lung, emphasizing the reasons underlying the increased susceptibility of the elderly to respiratory infections. We aim to investigate the influence of aging on respiratory infections from a clinical perspective.
7 mar 2024 · The age-related decline in lung function and muscle strength exacerbates symptoms and impairs the ability to effectively clear respiratory secretions, increasing susceptibility to infections like pneumonia and exacerbations of chronic respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma [6,7,13].
5 sie 2019 · Respiratory infections among older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are a major global concern, yet a rigorous systematic synthesis of the literature on the burden of respiratory infections in the LTCF setting is lacking.
21 mar 2021 · Elderly patients may present with severe lower respiratory tract infections, pneumonia or exacerbation of chronic multimorbidities. Further challenges are faced due to elderly patients often presenting without fever or respiratory symptoms but with atypical symptoms including weakness, confusion and falls.
27 mar 2020 · All of the CPGs dealt with infection control in long-term care facilities (LTCF) and addressed various types of viral respiratory infections (e.g., influenza, COVID-19, severe acute respiratory syndrome).
1 lis 2017 · Clinical symptoms of dyspnea, cough, or sputum production should trigger a spirometry evaluation in any elderly patient. •. The goal for treating elderly patients with COPD is to prevent further lung deterioration and complications associated with the disease and to improve the patients’ symptoms. •.
1 sie 2023 · Respiratory infections pose a significant health problem among elderly individuals, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased mortality and morbidity rates among individuals over 65 highlight the criticality of these infections.
