| 期刊全称 | Aging and Lung Disease | | 期刊简称 | A Clinical Guide | | 影响因子2023 | Margaret Pisani | | 视频video | | | 发行地址 | Discusses key physiologic changes in lung structure and function in older adults.Provides state-of-the-art reviews of epidemiology, disease presentation, and diagnosis and management as it pertains to | | 学科分类 | Respiratory Medicine | | 图书封面 |  | | 影响因子 | .People age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census 16% of the population, 50 million people, were age 65 and older. That number is projected to increase to 66 million by the year 2050. Life expectancy has also increased, with recent CDC reports indicating life expectancy at 77.9 years. Age-adjusted death rates have decreased significantly with the largest changes occurring in older patients. Despite these trends, the 10 leading causes of death include several pulmonary etiologies including lung cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, influenza and pneumonia..Aging and Lung Disease: A Clinical Guide is devoted to understanding the impact of respiratory diseases in older patients. It includes reviews of physiology of the aging lung, allergy and immunology of the aging, as well as sleep changes over the life cycle. There are also comprehensive reviews on specific disease topics including chronic obstructive lung disease, lung cancer, atypical mycobacteria, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disorders in older patients. Two chapters focus on unique issues in older p | | Pindex | Book 2012 |
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