Pneumonia is common in the elderly and clinical manifestations are frequently atypical. Pneumonia should be considered in any older person presenting with falls, confusion, incontinence, worsening comorbidities or a deterioration in functional status. The respiratory rate is the most reliable sign to ...
Pneumonia is common in the elderly and clinical manifestations are frequently atypical. Pneumonia should be considered in any older person presenting with falls, confusion, incontinence, worsening comorbidities or a deterioration in functional status. The respiratory rate is the most reliable sign to aler...
97 Factors known to predispose to pneumonia in the elderly are as follows: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF PNEUMONIA IN THE ELDERLY Advanced age and underlying comorbid illness may be responsible for the unusual presentation of pneumonia in the elderly.38, 97 In some elderly patients, the usual ...
Pneumonia in the Elderly: Overview of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches. Highlights the unique features and barriers to improve outcomes of pneumonia in the elderly and suggests potential solutions. Analysis of the impact of pne... Fein,Alan,M. - 《Clinical Infectious Diseases》 被引量: 151发...
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Objectives: This study investigates the cognitive, functional, and clinical variables associated with the risk of institutionalization, rehospitalization, and death at 12 months among a population of elderly discharged from a Rehabilitation and Aged Care Unit (RACU) within a 1-year period (May 1, ...
On November 12, World Pneumonia Day raises awareness for this deadly disease. It’s also a day that the world takes a stand and demands action for the fight against pneumonia.
Viral infection accounts for a substantial proportion of cases of acute pneumonia especially among young children and the elderly, the immunocompromised, and those with comorbidities. Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus are by far the most common causes of viral pneumonia followed by adenovirus,...
Objective: We aimed to compare the characteristics of elderly and nonelderly COVID-19 pneumonia patients by describing their epidemiological, clinical, laboratory, and imaging characteristics Methods: It was a retrosp...