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  • July 29, 2026 at 8:27 pm #27625 Reply
    piet_vandijk
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    My mother has asthma in her 70s. 👵 What’s different about asthma in older adults?

    Asthma in the elderly: unique considerations

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    Consideration Detail
    Other conditions 🫀 Heart disease, COPD overlap
    Medication interactions 💊 Review with doctor
    Inhaler technique 🩺 Spacers can help
    Fall risk ⚠️ Sit during reliever use
    • Simplify medication schedules
    • Regular reviews
    • Family involvement

    How do you support an older adult with asthma? 💛

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