My HMO covers all this. It is in my best interest to follow this plan to enable me to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Elderly individuals with asthma are reported to be more likely to have impairments with activities of daily living. As a result they are more negative toward life and may show some symptoms of depression. The daily use of anti-inflammatory medications such as inhaled corticosteroids, plus long acting bronchodilators for more serious cases is now standard therapy.
Oral corticosteroids can have untoward side effects, especially in the elderly.
Check with your physician if you suspect this condition. It can help the quality of your life. While there has been improvement in the treatment of asthma, indications are that the improvement has been due to earlier identification of the condition, and the wide spread use of inhaled corticosteroids. Asthma can be seen as either a mild, moderate or severe disease. Each calls for a different approach to its treatment.