title: [Pneumonia in the elderly].
abstract: Pneumonia is a serious medical pathology frequent in elderly people. The physiological changes of the respiratory system linked with age reduce postural drainage capacities and increase the risk of acute respiratory failure. Associated with other comorbidities, chronic inhalation is a major risk factor of pneumonia in elderly people. Prevention is based on vaccination, nutrition, dental care and an adapted diet.
authors.affiliation: Service de pneumologie, Hôpital Foch, Suresnes. e.catherinot@hopital-foch.org
authors.forename: Emilie
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Catherinot
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007252:Influenza Vaccines; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007252:Influenza Vaccines