[Therapy of the bronchitic syndrome in the elderly].
The prophylactic means and general modes in the treatment of the bronchitic syndrome in geriatric patients are outlined. The therapy is discussed with respect to the use of broncholytics, secretolytics and steroids on the basics of a detailed lung function test. The altered health condition of the geriatric patient needs an intensive and detailed therapy program and must include limitations caused by the old age.
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001945:Breathing Exercises; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005100:Expectorants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010276:Parasympatholytics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000628:therapy; D013148:Spironolactone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004071:Digitalis Glycosides; D005100:Expectorants; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D010276:Parasympatholytics; D013148:Spironolactone; D004205:Cromolyn Sodium
Therapie des bronchitischen Syndroms im höheren Lebensalter.