Department of Health
and Human Services
Administration on Aging
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Asthma
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Over 2 million people age 65 and older have asthma. Asthma occurs when
your bronchial tubes become inflamed. This inflammation can cause minor
wheezing to extremely labored breathing. Mortality rates are low because
the condition is manageable and there are warning signs that attacks are
coming. Diagnosis is sometimes difficult in older adults because symptoms
may be confused with other lung diseases such as bronchitis. Also, older
Americans should be careful when taking asthma medications with other
medications they may already be taking to avoid any adverse reactions.
General Resource Links:
- Asthma
– Mayo Clinic – Symptoms, causes, treatment, coping
skills.(Off Site)
- Asthma
and Older People - American Lung Association – Q&A for
older adults with asthma. (Off Site)
- Living
With Asthma: Special Concerns for Older Adults – National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute – NIH – Managing asthma
and additional resources. (Off Site)
- Seniors and Asthma – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology – Being aware of asthma triggers and being prepared for an asthma emergency. (Off Site)
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