How to treat bronchial asthma in the elderly
Disease description:
Whenever I smell pollen, I feel short of breath and experience chest tightness. After examination, I was diagnosed with asthma. Could you please tell me how to treat bronchial asthma in the elderly?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
The management of bronchial asthma in the elderly requires a comprehensive approach. Lifestyle modifications, such as smoking cessation, reducing exposure to air pollutants, and improving indoor air quality, form the foundation for controlling asthma symptoms. Pharmacological treatment is a key component, including the use of bronchodilators like salbutamol to improve ventilation, inhaled corticosteroids such as budesonide to prevent asthma attacks, and leukotriene receptor antagonists like montelukast sodium to reduce airway inflammation. For patients with recurrent bronchial asthma, surgical options such as bronchial thermoplasty may also be considered. Oxygen therapy is highly effective in relieving chest tightness and breathing difficulties caused by asthma. Treatment of bronchial asthma in older adults should be individualized, with strategies selected and adjusted according to each patient's specific condition and physician recommendations.
