Older Adults with Chronic Lung Disease Report Less Limitation Compared with Younger Adults with Similar Lung Function Impairment

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Authors

Cristine E. Berry · University of Arizona

MeiLan K. Han · Michigan Medicine

Bruce Thompson · Clinical Trials and Surveys Corporation

Andrew H. Limper · Mayo Clinic

Fernando J. Martínez · Michigan Medicine

Marvin I. Schwarz · University of Colorado Denver

Frank C. Sciurba ·

Abstract

Older adults with chronic lung disease were less likely to report significant impairment in their activities compared with younger adults, suggesting they may perceive less limitation.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Chronic Disease Management Strategies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of the American Thoracic Society

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 21-26

DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201407-312oc

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