A Different Perspective on Asthma Management in Older Adults:
Asthma treatment in older adults requires special attention, due to the unique challenges that come with age. Rather than simply following a regimen, a more thoughtful and flexible approach is needed.
Key Points to Remember:
Overcoming Psychological Barriers and Increasing Compliance: In old age, sometimes complacency or fatigue makes asthma treatment irregular. Persuading, motivating and accompanying the elderly is an important task. Especially for those who still have the habit of smoking, quitting smoking requires perseverance and support. Early recognition of abnormal signs helps prevent the disease from getting worse.
Medication Records - A Reliable "Companion": Keeping all prescriptions and noting the time of use is a necessary habit. This information helps the doctor understand the treatment history and make appropriate decisions in the next visits.
"Listen" to Your Body and Report Side Effects: Asthma medications can cause unwanted reactions such as hand tremors, rapid heartbeat, urinary disorders, anxiety, etc. It is very important for patients and their families to proactively monitor and promptly notify their doctors of these symptoms so that the dosage can be adjusted or the medication can be changed in a timely manner.
"A Conscientious Guide" for Inhalers: Using inhalers correctly is key, but it is a challenge for the elderly due to declining health and alertness. Enthusiastic support from family members, possibly accompanied by the use of assistive devices such as inhalers, and cleaning the devices thoroughly are essential to ensure the effectiveness of the medication.
"Integrating" with Nature and Modern Medicine: Combining safe, easy-to-make folk remedies such as salted lemon, honey lemon, steamed honey with ginger... with Western medicine can bring about synergistic effects, while creating comfort and ease for the patient.
Key Points to Remember:
Overcoming Psychological Barriers and Increasing Compliance: In old age, sometimes subjectivity or fatigue makes asthma treatment irregular. Persuading, encouraging and accompanying the elderly is an important task. Especially for those who still have the habit of smoking, quitting smoking requires perseverance and support. Early recognition of abnormal signs helps prevent the disease from getting worse.
Medication Records - A Reliable "Companion": Keeping all prescriptions and noting the time of use is a necessary habit. This information helps the doctor understand the treatment history and make appropriate decisions in the next visits.
"Listen" to Your Body and Report Side Effects: Asthma medications can cause unwanted reactions such as hand tremors, rapid heartbeat, urinary disorders, anxiety, etc. It is very important for patients and their families to proactively monitor and promptly notify their doctors of these symptoms so that the dosage can be adjusted or the medication can be changed in a timely manner.
"A Careful Guide" for Inhalers: Using inhalers correctly is key, but it is a challenge for the elderly due to declining health and alertness. Caring support from family members, possibly accompanied by the use of assistive devices such as inhalers, and cleaning the devices thoroughly are essential to ensure the effectiveness of the medication.
"Integrating" with Nature and Modern Medicine: Combining safe, easy-to-make folk remedies such as salted lemon, honey lemon, steamed honey with ginger... with Western medicine can bring about synergistic effects, while creating comfort and ease for the patient.
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