Asthma- Not Just for Kids

Asthma has generally been considered a childhood disease. However, a Johns Hopkins study of elderly persons found that many have either moderate or severe asthma that has been underdiagnosed or undertreated, and it contributes to a decreased quality of life. Few were taking proper medications to treat it and others were taking the medications improperly.

There was depression and even less interest in taking care of such common activities as housecleaning, leading to increased numbers of allergens, leading to more or worse cases of asthma.

It's a vicious circle and treatment begins with identifying and controlling allergens in their homes.

Taking control of it means seeing an allergist , finding out what's wrong, and then taking a disciplined approach to getting the upper hand.

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