title: Cholinergics, airway eosinophils and asthma exacerbation in the elderly.
abstract: Cholinomimetic agents have a number of potential indications in an ageing population. This case series emphasises the need to exercise caution while prescribing cholinergic drugs in elderly patients with asthma, particularly in patients with a history of virus-induced exacerbations and airway eosinophilia.
authors: Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, St. Joseph's Healthcare and Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors: Diana
authors: D
authors: Khalil
authors: Jeremy
authors: J
authors: Hirota
authors: Parameswaran
authors: P
authors: Nair
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018678:Cholinergic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D018678:Cholinergic Agents