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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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