Allergy and asthma medication use in home ‐dwelling U.S. older adults

ConclusionAllergy and asthma medication use is prevalent among older adults and driven mostly by history of asthma or COPD. Additional sociodemographic factors predict allergy (but not asthma) medication use. Further studies are needed to evaluate efficacy of these drugs in the elderly.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - August 31, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Gaurav S. Ajmani, Kristen E. Wroblewski, Fuad M. Baroody, Robert M. Naclerio, Jayant M. Pinto Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research