Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives
Tom M Quinn, Adam T Hill Respiratory Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Abstract: Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease with permanently damaged airways predisposing to recurrent respiratory tract infections. There is an increasing prevalence of bronchiectasis in the elderl...
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| description | Tom M Quinn, Adam T Hill Respiratory Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Abstract: Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease with permanently damaged airways predisposing to recurrent respiratory tract infections. There is an increasing prevalence of bronchiectasis in the elderly, affecting approximately 10 patients per 1,000 population. Studies have shown that older, frailer patients tend to have a more severe and symptomatic disease, with those aged 80 and above with worse quality of life, increased hospitalization and increased mortality. These patients will be encountered by clinicians working in all aspects of elderly care. This review covers the various investigations and aspects of treatment for bronchiectasis and how they may be utilized in a more older and generally frailer population. Keywords: respiratory, geriatrics, microbiology |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0a6a8543c4f54efe8856fd74ce8a81d02022-12-21T21:32:32ZengDove Medical PressClinical Interventions in Aging1178-19982018-09-01Volume 131649165640472Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectivesQuinn TMHill ATTom M Quinn, Adam T Hill Respiratory Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Abstract: Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease with permanently damaged airways predisposing to recurrent respiratory tract infections. There is an increasing prevalence of bronchiectasis in the elderly, affecting approximately 10 patients per 1,000 population. Studies have shown that older, frailer patients tend to have a more severe and symptomatic disease, with those aged 80 and above with worse quality of life, increased hospitalization and increased mortality. These patients will be encountered by clinicians working in all aspects of elderly care. This review covers the various investigations and aspects of treatment for bronchiectasis and how they may be utilized in a more older and generally frailer population. Keywords: respiratory, geriatrics, microbiologyhttps://www.dovepress.com/non-cystic-fibrosis-bronchiectasis-in-the-elderly-current-perspectives-peer-reviewed-article-CIABronchiectasis Respiratory Elderly care |
| spellingShingle | Quinn TM Hill AT Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives Clinical Interventions in Aging Bronchiectasis Respiratory Elderly care |
| title | Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives |
| title_full | Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives |
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| title_short | Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly: current perspectives |
| title_sort | non cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in the elderly current perspectives |
| topic | Bronchiectasis Respiratory Elderly care |
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