Contrasting healthcare costs of COPD and asthma in elderly

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Tiina Mattila · Helsinki University Hospital

Tuula Vasankari · University of Turku

Fredrik Herse

Riikka‐Leena Leskelä

Marina Erhola · FinnMedi (Finland)

Heidi Avellan-Hietanen · Helsinki University Hospital

Sanna Toppila‐Salmi · University of Helsinki

Tari Haahtela

Abstract

In a population aged ≥60 years, the total burden caused by asthma decreased but remained stable and high in COPD. PYLL and visits in emergency care increased in COPD.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Chronic Disease Management Strategies Frailty in Older Adults

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Published in: Respiratory Medicine

Volume 220, pp. 107477-107477

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107477

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