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16 mar 2023 · Research shows that breathlessness in older adults is a multifactorial geriatric condition, crossing the borders of system-based impairments and diseases, and a valuable independent prognostic indicator for adverse outcomes.
Chronic cough, shortness of breath, or fatigue might be attributed to aging, leading to underreporting and delayed diagnosis [48,49]. Due to its atypical presentation, comorbidities, and complex interactions, asthma in elderly people demands a comprehensive, patient-centered approach.
22 sie 2005 · Baseline data indicated that 23% (MRC) to 37% (BDI) of the patients had moderate to severe dyspnea. Shortness of breath was associated with older age, poor perceived health, more anxiety and depressive symptoms, impaired daily functioning, and lower happiness.
26 sie 2024 · The findings suggest that frailty and sarcopenia strongly contribute to breathlessness in community-dwelling older adults. Measuring sarcopenia and frailty in older adults may offer opportunities to prevent age-related breathlessness.
16 mar 2024 · Carl-Johan Carlhäll. Respiratory Research 25, Article number: 127 (2024) Cite this article. 1632 Accesses. 3 Citations. 20 Altmetric. Metrics. Abstract. Background. Breathlessness is common in the population and can be related to a range of medical conditions.
25 wrz 2020 · The main underlying contributing conditions among individuals reporting breathlessness were respiratory disease (54%) followed by anxiety or depression (51%), obesity (43%) and heart disease or chest pain (32%). Overlap was common with 66% having two or more concurrent conditions.
17 lip 2017 · It is likely that shortness of breath in elderly individuals is multifactorial, including possible undiagnosed cardiac or respiratory disease, decreased physical activity with low fitness levels, and increased body weight.