Allergic diseases in the elderly
Open Access
- 1 January 2011
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Clinical and Translational Allergy
- Vol. 1 (1), 11
- https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-7022-1-11
Abstract
Demographic distribution of the population is progressively changing with the proportion of elderly persons increasing in most societies. This entails that there is a need to evaluate the impact of common diseases, such as asthma and other allergic conditions, in this age segment. Frailty, comorbidities and polymedication are some of the factors that condition management in geriatric patients. The objective of this review is to highlight the characteristics of allergic diseases in older age groups, from the influence of immunosenescence, to particular clinical implications and management issues, such as drug interactions or age-related side effects.Keywords
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