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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.
Dyspnea (shortness of breath) is a common symptom affecting as many as 25% of patients seen in the ambulatory setting. It can be caused by many different underlying conditions, some of which arise acutely and can be life-threatening (e.g., pulmonary embolism, acute myocardial infarction).
1. Introduction. Pulmonary diseases have profound implications for the global aging population. Chronic lower respiratory tract diseases are the third leading cause of mortality among individuals aged 65 years and older [1, 2, 3, 4].
Breathing discomfort is described by such phrases as ‘could not breathe fast or deep enough’ or ‘could not get enough air’ or ‘suffocating’ (Guz 1997). Breathlessness is one of the most prevalent and distressing symptoms in advanced stages of malignant and non‐malignant diseases.
27 lis 2022 · If your loved one with Alzheimer’s has problems breathing, it can be hard to know what to do. Follow these tips to help them breathe easier.
17 maj 2021 · Also known as dyspnea or “air hunger,” shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms that persons with dementia experience. Many people will experience shortness of breath as they GET CLOSER to their demise. Below, I will uncover more details about the signs, causes, and how to treat dyspnea.
Our objective was to examine the differential association of four clinical factors (deep venous thrombosis (DVT)/PE, malignancy, recent surgery, and tachycardia) with PE testing for patients with dementia compared to patients without dementia.
